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Translate Files Mocetón (en. Young man)
/moθe'ton/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Refers to a young person who is strong and has a good physical build.
The village big lad stands out for his impressive strength.
El mocetón del pueblo destaca por su impresionante fuerza.
Colloquial term to describe a young person who is in good physical shape.
The big lad always plays soccer and never gets tired.
El mocetón siempre juega al fútbol y nunca se cansa.
Often used to refer to a male teenager who is developing.
That big lad is growing fast; he is already taller than his father.
Ese mocetón está creciendo rápido, ya mide más que su padre.
Etymology
Derives from the term 'mocete', which means young person, and the augmentative suffix '-ón'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
class stud
The most outstanding student in the group.
mocetón de la clase
to be a big lad
To have a muscular and strong body.
ser un mocetón
to act like a big lad
To take on a prominent role as the strongest.
hacer de mocetón
Related Words
mocete
A young person who is in childhood or adolescence.
mocete
mozo
A young or teenage person, particularly in rural contexts.
mozo
fortachón
Muscular and strong person.
fortachón
Slang Meanings
Term used to refer to an attractive and strong boy.
That party was full of big lads who drew attention.
Esa fiesta estuvo llena de mocetones que llamaron la atención.
Used in a mocking tone to describe a boy who boasts about his strength.
There goes the big lad, always showing off his muscles.
Ahí va el mocetón, siempre presumiendo sus músculos.