Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    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

    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.
    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.