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    Menelao (en. Menelaus)

    /me.neˈla.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hero of Greek mythology who participated in the Trojan War.
    Menelao was a key character in Homer's Iliad.
    Menelao fue un personaje clave en la Ilíada de Homero.
    King of Sparta and husband of Helena.
    The story of Menelao and Helena is famous for provoking the Trojan War.
    La historia de Menelao y Helena es famosa por provocar la guerra de Troya.

    Etymology

    From the Greek Μενέλαος (Menelaós).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Menelao and Helena
    Reference to the famous love story that triggered the Trojan War.
    Menelao y Helena
    the oath of Menelao
    Commitment to revenge for the abduction of Helena.
    el juramento de Menelao

    Related Words

    Helena
    Wife of Menelao, whose abduction starts the Trojan War.
    Helena
    Sparta
    City-state of ancient Greece, kingdom of Menelao.
    Esparta

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in a context of romantic conflicts.
    Whenever there's an argument, they call him Menelao because of how jealous he is.
    Siempre que hay una discusión, le dicen Menelao por lo celoso que es.
    Reference to someone who fights to win back their partner.
    He's like Menelao, trying to win back Helena.
    Está como Menelao, intentando recuperar a Helena.