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    Quintín (en. Quintin)

    /kinˈtin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Colloquial term used to refer to a person who lives life carefreely.
    He is always a quintín; he never worries about anything.
    Siempre es un quintín, nunca se preocupa por nada.
    A person who dedicates themselves to having fun and doesn't take things seriously.
    At the party, I met a quintín who just wanted to dance.
    En la fiesta conocí a un quintín que solo quería bailar.

    Etymology

    The term comes from youth slang and probably has roots in street Spanish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live like a quintín
    To lead a carefree life with no responsibilities.
    vivir como un quintín
    to be a quintín
    To act in a carefree manner or disregarding the rules.
    ser quintín

    Related Words

    carefree
    One who does not worry about things.
    despreocupado
    relaxed
    One who is in a state of calm or tranquility.
    relajado

    Slang Meanings

    A person who takes life easy.
    He is a quintín; he always says not to stress.
    Él es un quintín, siempre dice que no hay que estresarse.
    Someone who avoids responsibility.
    That guy is a quintín; he never does his part in the project.
    Ese tipo es un quintín, nunca hace su parte en el proyecto.