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    Mostró (en. Showed)

    /mosˈtɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A fearsome or monstrous being, often in mythology or horror stories.
    The monster from the legend terrorized the villagers.
    El mostró de la leyenda aterrorizaba a los habitantes del pueblo.
    A person with extraordinary skills or characteristics, in a colloquial sense.
    The player is a monster on the football field.
    El jugador es un mostró en la cancha de fútbol.
    An animal of large size or strength, sometimes used metaphorically.
    That whale is a true monster in the ocean.
    Esa ballena es un verdadero mostró en el océano.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monstruum', meaning 'monster'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a monster
    To be exceptional or outstanding at something.
    ser un mostró
    to show one's monstrous side
    To reveal aggressive or fearsome behavior.
    mostrar su lado mostró
    to hunt monsters
    To seek problems or conflicts to resolve.
    cazar mostros

    Related Words

    monstrous
    Something that has characteristics of a monster.
    monstruoso
    monstrosity
    The quality of being monstrous.
    monstruosidad
    mostruous
    Alternative form of the adjective monstrous in some dialects.
    mostruoso

    Slang Meanings

    A person who stands out greatly in their field.
    That programmer is a monster in technology.
    Ese programador es un mostró en la tecnología.
    Used to describe something that is incredible or impressive.
    That movie was a monster, I loved it.
    Esa película fue un mostró, me encantó.