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    Ninfas (en. Nymphs)

    /ˈnɪn.fas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In mythology, a nymph is a being of water, represented as a beautiful young woman.
    Nymphs were known for their relationship with nature.
    Las ninfas eran conocidas por su relación con la naturaleza.
    In entomology, nymph refers to a stage in the life cycle of certain insects.
    The nymph of the butterfly transforms into a chrysalis.
    La ninfa de la mariposa se transforma en crisálida.
    It is used in literature to describe a sweet and ethereal young woman.
    The protagonist of the novel is a nymph who lives in the forest.
    La protagonista de la novela es una ninfa que vive en el bosque.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'nymphē', meaning 'young woman' or 'spirit of nature'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water nymphs
    Refers to female spirits or deities that inhabit rivers, lakes, or seas.
    ninfas del agua
    like a nymph
    It refers to a person who is very beautiful and delicate, akin to a mythological being.
    como una ninfa

    Related Words

    naida
    Freshwater nymph in Greek mythology.
    naida
    dryad
    Tree nymph in Greek mythology.
    dryade
    sylph
    Air spirit, similar to a nymph in mythology.
    sílfide

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a young and attractive woman.
    That girl is a real nymph, she always attracts attention.
    Esa chica es una verdadera ninfa, siempre llama la atención.
    Used to describe someone who acts childish or naive.
    Don't be so nymph-like, understand that the world is more complicated.
    No seas tan ninfa, entiende que el mundo es más complicado.