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    Pigmeos (en. Pygmies)

    /piɡˈme.os/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ethnic group known for their short stature.
    Pygmies are known for their life in the jungle.
    Los pigmeos son conocidos por su vida en la selva.
    A person of short stature.
    In some contexts, the term pygmy is used pejoratively.
    En algunos contextos, se usa el término pigmeo de forma peyorativa.
    A member of a specific culture in Central Africa.
    Pygmies have maintained their traditions despite modernization.
    Los pigmeos han mantenido sus tradiciones a pesar de la modernización.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Greek 'pygmaios', meaning 'of the height of a cubit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as tiny as a pygmy
    It is used to describe someone of very short stature.
    enano como un pigmeo
    live like a pygmy
    Refers to living in primitive conditions or in the jungle.
    vivir como un pigmeo
    smaller than a pygmy
    Expression that indicates great smallness.
    más pequeño que un pigmeo

    Related Words

    dwarf
    A person of abnormally short stature.
    enano
    short
    One who has a small height.
    bajo
    isolated
    Removed from others in their environment.
    aislado

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to an individual who excels in skills despite their height.
    Although he is a pygmy, he plays soccer very well.
    Aunque es pigmeo, juega muy bien al fútbol.
    A term used to describe someone considered to be of short stature in a mocking tone.
    They told him he was a pygmy on the basketball team.
    Le dijeron que era un pigmeo en el equipo de baloncesto.