Jerónimo (en. Jerónimo)

/xeˈronimo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Male proper name.
Jerónimo was an important translator and scholar.
Jerónimo fue un importante traductor y académico.
Reference to a person with that name.
I met a jerónimo at the conference.
Conocí a un jerónimo en la conferencia.

Etymology

From Greek 'Hieronymos', which means 'sacred name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a jerónimo way
To do something in an extraordinary or notable way.
a lo jerónimo
to be a jerónimo
To describe someone with great wisdom or knowledge.
ser un jerónimo

Related Words

Saint Jerome
One of the fathers of the Christian church.
san jerónimo
jeronimite
Member of the order of the jeronyms.
jeronimita

Slang Meanings

Term used to describe a person who is very studious.
She is so jerónimo that she always has a book in hand.
Ella es tan jerónimo que siempre tiene un libro en la mano.
Someone who comments excessively on what they read.
Don’t be a jerónimo, it’s unnecessary to repeat the information.
No seas jerónimo, no es necesario que repitas la información.