Gerona (en. Girona)

/xeˈɾona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Colloquial name used to refer to an older woman, especially in a derogatory tone.

Don't be a gerona, have some fun.

No seas una gerona, diviértete un poco.

It is used to describe someone who acts in a traditional or rigid manner.

Whenever we go to parties, she acts like a gerona.

Siempre que vamos a las fiestas, ella se comporta como una gerona.

It possibly derives from the Spanish 'geronte,' which means old man.

to be a gerona

To act or behave in a very traditional or restrictive manner.

ser una gerona

to stop being a gerona

To start behaving in a more open and modern way.

dejar de ser gerona

geronte

Elderly person, a person of advanced age.

geronte

senile

Pertaining to old age or elderly people, usually related to mental issues.

senil

Derogatory term used to refer to an elderly woman who behaves in an old-fashioned way.

That woman is quite a gerona, always criticizing the young people.

Esa mujer es toda una gerona, siempre criticando a los jóvenes.

Used to describe a person who is very formal or serious.

Don't be a gerona, relax a bit.

No seas gerona, relájate un poco.