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    Ninfa (en. Nymph)

    /ˈninfə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In mythology, a nymph is a female spirit of nature.
    Nymphs were often associated with springs and forests.
    Las ninfas se asociaban a menudo con fuentes y bosques.
    In zoology, it refers to the juvenile stage of certain insects.
    The nymph of a dragonfly emerges from the water before becoming an adult.
    La ninfa de una libélula emerge del agua antes de convertirse en adulta.
    In literature, it can refer to a very beautiful woman.
    She was the nymph of the poem, symbolizing pure beauty.
    Ella era la ninfa del poema, simbolizando la belleza pura.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nynpha', from Greek 'νύμφη' (nymphē), meaning 'young woman' or 'minor goddess'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nymph of nature
    It refers to an idealized representation of femininity in the natural environment.
    ninfa de la naturaleza
    to be a nymph
    Expression that describes a young and beautiful woman.
    ser una ninfa

    Related Words

    nymph
    English term that refers to the same mythological figure.
    nymph
    ninflón
    Variant of 'ninfa', which is sometimes used in colloquial language.
    ninflón

    Slang Meanings

    Attractive and flirtatious woman.
    That girl is a true nymph, she always draws attention.
    Esa chica es una verdadera ninfa, siempre llama la atención.
    Term used at parties to describe a woman who attracts many men.
    At the party, she was the nymph who attracted all the looks.
    En la fiesta, ella era la ninfa que atraía todas las miradas.