Leyendas (en. Legends)

/leˈjendas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Traditional narrative, often of popular origin, that tells fictitious or historical events with elements of fantasy.

The legend of El Dorado has fascinated explorers for centuries.

La leyenda de El Dorado ha fascinado a exploradores durante siglos.

Narrative about illustrious characters or extraordinary events that are transmitted from generation to generation.

Legends about national heroes are important in our culture.

Las leyendas sobre héroes nacionales son importantes en nuestra cultura.

Derived from the Latin 'legenda', which means 'that which is to be read'.

urban legends

Stories or accounts that circulate as true, but are fictional.

leyendas urbanas

live off legends

To refer to taking advantage of past stories or reputations.

vivir de las leyendas

mythology

Set of myths that explain the worldview of a specific culture.

mitología

narrative

Manner in which a story or account is told.

narrativa

An exaggerated or implausible story told as if it were true.

That anecdote is pure legend, nobody believes it.

Esa anécdota es pura leyenda, nadie se la cree.

A person who is very famous or admired, often presented almost as a myth.

In sports, that player is a living legend.

En el deporte, ese jugador es una leyenda viva.