Guillén (en. Guillen)

/ɡiˈʎen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A characteristic style or form of an artist or a work.
The guillén of his painting is unmistakable.
El guillén de su pintura es inconfundible.
A particular way of behaving or acting.
His guillén when speaking attracts everyone's attention.
Su guillén al hablar atrae la atención de todos.
A specific technique in music.
The guillén he uses on his guitar is very original.
El guillén que utiliza en su guitarra es muy original.

Etymology

The term comes from the Old French 'guillien', which means 'style or technique'...

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a guillén
To have a particular style or way.
tener un guillén
to know the guillén
To understand or recognize a specific style.
conocer el guillén

Related Words

guille
A related term referring to a part of the set.
guille
guillete
A word that can refer to an emblem or symbol of a style.
guillete

Slang Meanings

A particular style in fashion.
That dress has a guillén that makes it unique.
Ese vestido tiene un guillén que lo hace único.
A charismatic way of speaking.
His guillén makes people always listen to him.
Su guillén hace que la gente lo escuche siempre.