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    Timón (en. Rudder)

    /tiˈmon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lever or mechanism used to steer the course of a ship.
    The helm became too heavy to maneuver.
    El timón se volvió demasiado pesado para maniobrar.
    Part of an airplane used to control the course in the vertical direction.
    The pilot adjusted the helm to stabilize the flight.
    El piloto ajustó el timón para estabilizar el vuelo.
    Direction or control of a situation or activity.
    The leader has the helm of the project in their hands.
    El líder tiene el timón del proyecto en sus manos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tymon', which relates to directing or guiding.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the helm
    To assume control of a situation.
    tomar el timón
    without a helm
    Without direction or guidance.
    sin timón
    take the helm
    To direct or guide a project or activity.
    llevar el timón

    Related Words

    to govern
    To exercise control over an entity or activity.
    gobernar
    to direct
    To orient or guide someone or something towards a goal.
    dirigir
    to navigate
    To move through water in a boat or vessel.
    navegar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in charge of a complicated situation
    Marta is at the helm of the family business now.
    Marta está en el timón del negocio familiar ahora.
    To use the helm as a metaphor for control in life
    Juan always says we must take the helm of our life.
    Juan siempre dice que hay que tomar el timón de nuestra vida.