Telesforo (en. Telesforo)
/teˈles.fo.ɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Male first name.
Telesforo is an uncommon name nowadays.
Telesforo es un nombre poco común en la actualidad.
Character from history or culture.
In the novel, the protagonist is named Telesforo.
En la novela, el protagonista se llama Telesforo.
Reference to several saints, such as Saint Telesforo.
Saint Telesforo is known as a pope in the Catholic tradition.
San Telesforo es conocido como un papa en la tradición católica.
Etymology
From Greek 'Telesphoros', meaning 'the one who carries a burden'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Telesforo de los Santos
Reference to a specific saint in the Catholic tradition.
Telesforo de los Santos
To be a Telesforo
Expression that can refer to someone who selflessly helps others.
Ser un Telesforo
Related Words
Telesforiano
Adjective related to Telesforo.
Telesforiano
Telésfora
Feminine form of the name that also means 'the one who carries a burden'.
Telésfora
Slang Meanings
Used humorously to describe someone overloaded with responsibilities.
After taking on more work, I feel like a Telesforo.
Después de asumir más trabajo, me siento como un Telesforo.
Referring to someone who always helps others.
Today I feel like a Telesforo, helping all my friends.
Hoy me siento Telesforo, ayudando a todos mis amigos.