Juglar (en. Minstrel)

/xuˈɣlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: In the Middle Ages, a traveling artist who recited poetry or sang in courts and public squares.

Example Sentence: The minstrel entertained the crowd with his songs about legendary heroes.

El juglar entertainía a la multitud con sus canciones sobre héroes legendarios.

Definition: A person dedicated to entertaining with musical or narrative skills.

Example Sentence: Today, some modern minstrels use technology to reach a larger audience.

Hoy en día, algunos juglares modernos utilizan la tecnología para llegar a más público.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'joculare,' which means 'to play,' related to the act of entertaining.

Common Phrase: to sing like a minstrel

Common Phrase Meaning: To sing with great expressiveness or skill.

cantar como un juglar

Common Phrase: street minstrel

Common Phrase Meaning: Artist who performs in public spaces.

juglar de la calle

Related Word: troubadour

Related Word Description: Poet who composes and performs songs, particularly in the Middle Ages.

trovador

Related Word: singer-songwriter

Related Word Description: Artist who composes and sings their own songs.

cantautor

Related Word: bard

Related Word Description: Poet who recites epic poems or narratives.

bardo

Slang Meaning: A person who tells jokes or anecdotes.

Slang Example: That guy is a minstrel; he always has a funny story to tell.

Ese tipo es un juglar, siempre tiene una historia divertida que contar.

Slang Meaning: Someone who tries to attract attention in an exaggerated way.

Slang Example: Stop being a minstrel and focus on what really matters.

Deja de ser juglar y enfócate en lo que realmente importa.