Segismundo (en. Segismundo)
/seɡisˈmundo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A prince who lives a life of dreams and confusion between reality and illusion.
Segismundo is a reflection of the struggle between fate and freedom.
Segismundo es un reflejo de la lucha entre el destino y la libertad.
A literary character that symbolizes the search for truth.
The story of Segismundo centers on his struggle to understand his existence.
La historia de Segismundo se centra en su lucha por entender su existencia.
A tragic character that represents the human condition.
Segismundo confronts his own nature throughout the work.
Segismundo se enfrenta a su propia naturaleza a lo largo de la obra.
Etymology
The name 'Segismundo' comes from the Germanic 'Sige', which means victory, and 'Mund', which means protection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a segismundo
To be confused or trapped in an illusion.
ser un segismundo
Related Words
Calderón
Author of the work 'Life is a Dream'.
Calderón
dream
The state of consciousness that Segismundo explores in his story.
sueño
fate
The concept that Segismundo tries to understand.
destino
Slang Meanings
A person who has confused ideas about life.
That guy is a segismundo, he never knows what he wants to do.
Ese chico es un segismundo, nunca sabe qué quiere hacer.
Someone who finds themselves in a state of indecision.
Don't be a segismundo and make a decision already.
No seas un segismundo y toma una decisión ya.