Salabert (en. Salabert)
/salaˈβeɾt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Colloquial term that describes someone who acts in a strange or peculiar manner.
That boy is a salabert; he always does strange things in class.
Ese chico es un salabert, siempre hace cosas raras en la clase.
Refers to behavior or a lifestyle that is unconventional.
She lives like a salabert, not following social norms.
Ella vive como un salabert, sin seguir las normas sociales.
Etymology
Possibly derived from a combination of terms related to 'wild' and 'bizarre.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a salabert
To act in a strange or unusual way.
ser un salabert
salabert style
A way of life that is unconventional.
estilo salabert
Related Words
bizarro
Something that is strange or different from the usual.
bizarro
extravagant
Something that has unusual style or behavior.
extravagante
Slang Meanings
A person who does not conform to social norms.
That artist is a salabert; nobody understands him.
Ese artista es un salabert, nadie lo entiende.
Someone who has very original ideas or customs.
At the party, I met a salabert who dressed very extravagantly.
En la fiesta, conocí a un salabert que vestía de forma muy extravagante.