Pasarón (en. They passed by)

/pa.sa'ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A large bird with specific characteristics.
The pasaron we saw in the park was truly impressive.
El pasarón que vimos en el parque era realmente impresionante.
Colloquial term for referring to a large bird.
At the zoo, there was a pasaron that attracted a lot of attention.
En el zoológico, había un pasarón que llamaba mucho la atención.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'pájaro' with the augmentative suffix '-ón'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

like a pasaron
it is said of someone who has a great presence or size.
como un pasarón
fly like a pasaron
indicates freedom or the ability to move without restrictions.
volar como un pasarón
to be in the clouds like a pasaron
referring to someone who is distracted or daydreaming.
estar en las nubes como un pasarón

Related Words

bird
Vertebrate animal from the group of birds.
pájaro
volatile
Refers to a bird, but also to something unstable or changeable.
volátil
height
Vertical distance, often used in the context of the ability to fly high.
altura

Slang Meanings

A person who is very large or stocky.
That guy is a pasaron, I wouldn't want to make him angry.
Ese tipo es un pasarón, no me gustaría enojarlo.
Someone who draws a lot of attention due to their appearance.
He arrived and everyone was staring, he's a real pasaron.
Él llegó y todos quedaron mirando, es un verdadero pasarón.