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    Geronimo (en. Geronimo)

    /xeˈɾonimo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Expression used to bravely face a jump or fall.
    Example Sentence: The parachutist shouted 'geronimo' while jumping from the plane.
    El paracaidista gritó 'geronimo' al saltar del avión.
    Definition: Frequently used in adventure or exciting situations.
    Example Sentence: On the mountain, before rappelling, we always say 'geronimo'.
    En la montaña, antes de hacer rappel, siempre decimos 'geronimo'.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: The word 'geronimo' comes from the name of the indigenous leader Geronimo and was adopted by American soldiers as a battle cry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: Geronimo!
    Meaning: It is used when a person jumps by parachute or from a high place.
    ¡Geronimo!
    Phrase: To shout geronimo
    Meaning: Expression that means to face a challenge with courage.
    Gritar geronimo

    Related Words

    Related Word: courage
    Description: Ability to face difficult or dangerous situations.
    valentía
    Related Word: adventure
    Description: Exciting and risky experience.
    aventura

    Slang Meanings

    Meaning: Expression used among friends before a reckless action.
    Example: When we are about to jump into the water, we always say 'geronimo'.
    Cuando vamos a saltar al agua, siempre decimos 'geronimo'.
    Meaning: Fun way to announce a risky action.
    Example: Before launching into the roller coaster, some shout 'geronimo'.
    Antes de lanzarse en la montaña rusa, algunos gritan 'geronimo'.