Títere (en. Puppet)

/ˈti.te.re/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: A doll or figure that is manipulated during a performance.

Example sentence: The puppet from the puppet theater delighted the children.

El títere del teatro de marionetas encantó a los niños.

Definition: A person who is controlled by another or who acts based on the interests of others.

Example sentence: The leader seems to be just a puppet of the true powerful.

El líder parece ser solo un títere de los verdaderos poderosos.

Etymology/Origin: Probably from Hispano-Arabic 'títir', of Arabic origin 'تِمْرَسَ' (timrasa) which means 'to play, manipulate'.

Phrase: someone's puppet

Meaning: A person who acts according to the orders or interests of another.

títere de alguien

Phrase: puppet in the hands of others

Meaning: Reference to someone who is controlled by others.

títere en manos de otros

Related word: puppet theater

Description: A form of art that uses puppets to tell stories.

teatro de títeres

Related word: marionette

Description: Puppet that moves by means of strings or cords.

marioneta

Slang meaning: Manipulated person

Example: Don't be a puppet; make your own decisions.

No seas un títere; toma tus propias decisiones.

Slang meaning: Someone without their own will

Example: That guy is a puppet, he always does what he's told.

Ese tipo es un títere, siempre hace lo que le dicen.