Golfo (en. Gulf)

/ˈɡol.fo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Extremity of a body of water that extends into the land.

Example Sentence: The Gulf of Mexico is a place of great biodiversity.

El golfo de México es un lugar de gran biodiversidad.

Definition: Dishonest man who leads a dissolute life.

Example Sentence: That rogue only thinks about having fun and not working.

Ese golfo solo piensa en divertirse y no en trabajar.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'colpus', meaning 'cleft' or 'blood'.

Phrase: mama's boy

Meaning: Pejorative expression used to refer to someone in a very negative way.

golfo de su madre

Phrase: to be a rogue

Meaning: Acting irresponsibly or immorally.

ser un golfo

Related Word: golfete

Description: Diminutive of golfo; sometimes refers to a small rogue.

golfete

Related Word: golfada

Description: Action of acting like a rogue.

golfada

Slang Meaning: A person who engages in leisure and fun irresponsibly.

Example: That guy is a rogue; he does nothing all day.

Ese tipo es un golfo, no hace nada en todo el día.

Slang Meaning: A cheeky or flirty boy.

Example: He always arrives with a joke because he's a rogue.

Siempre llega con una broma porque es un golfo.