Quijote (en. Quixote)

/ki.xo.te/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fictional character from the novel 'Don Quijote de la Mancha' by Miguel de Cervantes.

The quijote is known for his adventures and his fight for justice.

El quijote es conocido por sus aventuras y su lucha a favor de la justicia.

A person who follows unreachable ideals or acts in a dreamy way.

Sometimes he is considered a quijote for his dedication to helping others without expecting anything in return.

A veces es considerado un quijote por su dedicación a ayudar a los demás sin esperar nada a cambio.

The word 'quijote' comes from the old term 'quijada', which means the part of the armor that protected the face.

to fight like a quijote

To fight in an idealistic manner, often against windmills.

luchar como un quijote

to be a quijote

To act in a dreamy or idealistic way without taking reality into account.

ser un quijote

Don Quijote

Main character of Cervantes' work.

Don Quijote

knight

A person who acts with courage and nobility, similar to wandering knights.

caballero

adventure

An experience or risky and exciting action that the quijote seeks.

aventura

A person who embarks on ambitious projects without sufficient resources.

That guy is a quijote; he is trying to build a house on top of a mountain.

Ese tipo es un quijote, está intentando construir una casa en la cima de una montaña.

Someone who believes in lost causes.

Don't be a quijote; there are better ways to spend your time.

No seas quijote, hay mejores maneras de gastar tu tiempo.