Matón (en. Bully)

[ma-'ton]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition_text: A person who uses violence or threats to impose their will.

Example_sentence: The neighborhood thug is always looking for trouble with others.

El matón del barrio siempre busca problemas con los demás.

Definition_text: An individual who behaves aggressively or violently towards others.

Example_sentence: Thugs often act in groups to intimidate their victims.

Los matones suelen actuar en grupo para intimidar a sus víctimas.

Definition_text: A person who mocks or humiliates others through force.

Example_sentence: She decided to confront the thug who was bullying her at school.

Ella decidió enfrentar al matón que le hacía bullying en la escuela.

Etymology_origin: Derives from the term 'to kill' with a suffix indicating a person who performs the action.

Common_phrases: to be a thug

Meaning: To act aggressively or violently toward others.

ser un matón

Common_phrases: playground thug

Meaning: Referring to a thug in a school or recreational environment.

matón de patio

Related_word: bullying

Description: The act of intimidating or attacking others, commonly in a school context.

bullying

Related_word: brat

Description: A person who behaves arrogantly or intimidates others.

bravucón

Slang_meanings: Fighter

Example: That guy is a fighter; he always looks for fights wherever he goes.

Ese chico es un peleón, siempre busca pleitos donde sea.

Slang_meanings: Fierce dude

Example: Don't mess with him; he's a fierce dude.

No te metas con él, es un güey fiero.