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    Piropos (en. Compliments)

    /piˈropos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A flattering comment or compliment made to someone.
    The compliment he gave her on the street made her smile.
    El piropos que le dijo en la calle la hizo sonreír.
    A verbal expression used to capture someone's attention.
    Compliments are common in many cultures as a form of flirting.
    Los piropos son comunes en muchas culturas como forma de coqueteo.
    A phrase recited to highlight a person's beauty or attractiveness.
    Compliments are often creative and fun.
    Los piropos suelen ser creativos y divertidos.

    Etymology

    The term 'compliments' comes from Spanish, and possibly from Latin 'pērīnus', related to beauty and praise.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cheeky compliment
    A witty or playful compliment that aims to provoke a smile.
    pícaro piropo
    risqué compliments
    Comments that are bolder or more suggestive.
    piropos subidos de tono

    Related Words

    praise
    A positive comment about someone made in a friendly manner.
    halago
    compliment
    An expression that praises or lauds someone.
    cumplido

    Slang Meanings

    A compliment that is not well received.
    That girl didn't like the compliment, she found it inappropriate.
    Esa chica no le gustó el piropo, le pareció inapropiado.
    A commercial compliment, associated with advertising.
    In the advertisement, they used compliments to attract the audience's attention.
    En el anuncio usaron piropos para atraer la atención del público.