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    Peón (en. Pawn)

    /pe´on/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In the game of chess, the weakest piece that moves one step forward.
    He moved his pawn to block the enemy's attack.
    Movió su peón para bloquear el ataque del enemigo.
    A person who acts under the direction of someone else, without decision-making power.
    In the end, he was just a pawn in his political game.
    Al final, era solo un peón en su juego político.
    A person who works as a laborer in various trades, usually in manual tasks.
    The construction worker arrived early to help.
    El peón de la construcción llegó temprano para ayudar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pedonem', which means 'foot' or 'piece' in the context of workers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a pawn
    To be a person who has little power or is manipulated by others.
    ser un peón
    load bearer
    Worker responsible for transporting goods or luggage.
    peón de carga

    Related Words

    peonage
    A group of pawns working together in certain activities.
    peonaje
    peonized
    State or condition of being a pawn.
    peonizado

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is considered insignificant or worthless in a group.
    I feel like a pawn in this project, no one listens to my ideas.
    Me siento como un peón en este proyecto, nadie escucha mis ideas.
    A derogatory term for someone who is easily manipulated.
    He always does what he's told; he's a real pawn.
    Siempre hace lo que le dicen, es un verdadero peón.