Romeo (en. Romeo)

/roˈmeo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A man who has a romantic interest in a woman, often passionately.
He always acts like a romeo when he sees someone he likes.
Siempre se comporta como un romeo cuando ve a alguien que le gusta.
A person who conquers someone through romantic or poetic gestures.
That boy is a true romeo; he has written poems to his girlfriend.
Ese chico es un verdadero romeo; le ha escrito poemas a su novia.
A man known for his multiple romantic conquests.
At school, everyone called him romeo because he had many girlfriends.
En la escuela, todos lo llamaban romeo porque tenía muchas novias.

Etymology

The term derives from the romantic character Romeo from the play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a romeo
To act in a romantic or seductive manner.
ser un romeo
class romeo
The boy who always has a girlfriend or flirts with several.
romeo de la clase
to have a romeo
To be courted by a very romantic man.
tener a un romeo

Related Words

courtship
The action of conquering or attracting someone's romantic interest.
cortejo
romance
A romantic relationship, often idealized.
romance
seduction
The action of attracting or conquering someone on an emotional or sexual level.
seducción

Slang Meanings

A boy who only seeks fleeting relationships.
That is a romeo; he just wants to go out and not commit.
Ese es un romeo, solo quiere salir y no comprometerse.
Someone who makes excessive demonstrations of love.
Don't be such a romeo; you don't need to buy her flowers all the time.
No seas tan romeo, no necesitas comprarle flores todo el tiempo.