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    Tiburcio (en. Tiburcio)

    /ti'burθio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A masculine name that can refer to a fictional character or a person.
    Tiburcio is a comedic character in a popular novel.
    Tiburcio es un personaje cómico en una popular novela.
    A colloquial nickname for someone who is considered foolish or clumsy.
    Don't be a tiburcio and think twice before acting.
    No seas tiburcio y piénsalo dos veces antes de actuar.
    Frequently used in the context of stories or folk tales.
    Grandpa always told stories about Tiburcio the adventurer.
    El abuelo siempre contaba historias de Tiburcio el aventurero.

    Etymology

    The name Tiburcio comes from the Latin 'Tiburtius', which designated someone from Tibur, an ancient city in Italy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tiburcio by nature
    It refers to someone who acts foolishly or naively.
    tiburcio por naturaleza
    don't be a tiburcio
    A exhortation not to act recklessly.
    no seas tiburcio

    Related Words

    shark
    Large fish from the family Lamnidae, known for its shape and ferocity.
    tiburon
    shark
    Common term in several countries to refer to tiburcios in humorous situations.
    tiburón

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to a person who acts comically or ridiculously.
    That guy is a tiburcio, always joking at gatherings.
    Ese fulano es un tiburcio, siempre bromeando en las reuniones.
    It can be used to refer to someone outdated or out of place.
    You arrived late and in those clothes, you look like a tiburcio.
    Llegaste tarde y con esas ropas, pareces un tiburcio.