Sansón (en. Parrotfish)

/sanˈson/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Man or person with great physical strength.
That sansón lifted the box with ease.
Ese sansón levantó la caja con facilidad.

Etymology

The term 'sansón' comes from the Hebrew 'Shimshon', which means sun, associated with the strength of the biblical character Samson.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a sansón
Referring to someone with a lot of strength.
ser un sansón
like a sansón
Referring to someone who acts with great effort or resistance.
como un sansón

Related Words

strength
Ability to resist or endure.
fortaleza
force
Ability to exert effort or take a shape.
fuerza

Slang Meanings

Person who stands out for their great strength in physical activities.
In the competition, he stood out as a true sansón.
En la competencia, destacó como un verdadero sansón.
Someone who has a dominant personality or who imposes themselves in a group.
You don't have to be a sansón to make yourself noticed.
No tienes que ser un sansón para hacerte notar.