Napoleón (en. Napoleon)
/napo.le'ón/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
French military and political leader known for his conquests in Europe.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a key figure in European history.
Napoleón Bonaparte fue una figura clave en la historia europea.
Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814.
During Napoleon's reign, France considerably expanded its territory.
Durante el reinado de Napoleón, Francia expandió su territorio considerablemente.
Anyone who undertakes bold or military actions with determination.
The new leader behaves like a true napoleon.
El nuevo líder se comporta como un verdadero napoleón.
Etymology
From the proper name Napoleón, which comes from the Latin 'Napoleone' and is associated with the emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To encounter a napoleon
To find oneself with someone who behaves in an authoritarian manner.
Cruzarse con un napoleón
To act like a napoleon
To make bold or risky decisions.
Actuar como un napoleón
Napoleon of modernity
Referring to a person who leads significant changes in their time.
Napoleón de la modernidad
Related Words
Bonaparte
Surname of Napoleon, associated with his legacy.
Bonaparte
empire
Political system that governed during Napoleon's time.
imperio
campaign
Organised military action under the command of a leader like Napoleon.
campaña
Slang Meanings
Someone who takes things too seriously.
That colleague is a true napoleon at work.
Ese colega es un verdadero napoleón en el trabajo.
A person who feels superior to others.
Don't be a napoleon, we are all equal here.
No seas un napoleón, todos somos iguales aquí.