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    León (en. Lion)

    /leˈon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large jungle feline, known for its mane.
    The lion is considered the king of the jungle.
    El león es considerado el rey de la selva.
    Heraldic representation that symbolizes bravery and strength.
    There is a golden lion on the city's coat of arms.
    En el escudo de la ciudad hay un león dorado.
    A person with a strong and dominant character.
    His personality is of a lion; he always leads the group.
    Su personalidad es de león; siempre lidera el grupo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'leo', 'leonis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight like a lion
    To fight with courage and determination.
    luchar como un león
    to be the lion of the pack
    To be the leader or the strongest of a group.
    ser el león de la manada
    the heart of a lion
    To refer to someone who is very brave.
    el corazón de un león

    Related Words

    lioness
    Female lion.
    leona
    leonine
    Characteristic of a lion.
    leonino
    lion's den
    Place where lions live.
    leonera

    Slang Meanings

    Brave or daring person.
    That guy is a lion, he is never afraid.
    Ese tipo es un león, nunca tiene miedo.
    Someone who is the leader of a group.
    At the party, Juan is the lion of the night.
    En la fiesta, Juan es el león de la noche.