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    Peones (en. Pawns)

    /peˈones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Worker who performs manual tasks on a construction site or in the field.
    The peons were lifting the load in the construction.
    Los peones estaban levantando la carga en la construcción.
    Person of low rank in an organization or social structure.
    In a game of chess, the pawns are the most numerous and least valuable pieces.
    En un juego de ajedrez, los peones son las piezas más numerosas y de menor valor.
    In some sports, it refers to players who are not starters.
    The coach decided to use several pawns in the last match.
    El entrenador decidió usar a varios peones en el último partido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pēonem', which means 'peon' or 'servant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pack mules
    People responsible for carrying heavy objects.
    peones de carga
    to play like a pawn
    To act in a subordinate manner or without much influence in a situation.
    jugar como peón
    pawns in the strategy
    To refer to basic or less important elements in a plan or strategy.
    peones en la estrategia

    Related Words

    peonage
    Set of peons or low-category workers.
    peonaje
    peoness
    Place where peons are grouped or employed.
    peonera
    peonage
    Situation of being a peon or performing low-skilled jobs.
    peonazgo

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is easily manipulated.
    Don't be a pawn, think for yourself.
    No seas peón, piensa por ti mismo.
    Used to describe someone who is a mere spectator in a complicated situation.
    In the political discussion, he is just a pawn without a voice.
    En la discusión política, él solo es un peón sin voz.