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    Tirana (en. Tyrant)

    /tiˈɾana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ruler who exercises power oppressively.
    The tyrantess of that regime had everyone under control.
    La tirana de aquel régimen tenía a todos bajo control.
    Doll or figure that moves with strings and is used in theatrical performances.
    The theater presented a play with a tyrantess that captivated the audience.
    El teatro presentó una obra con una tirana que cautivó al público.
    Woman who has a dominant and authoritarian character.
    I can't stand her tyrannical attitude at the office.
    No aguanto su actitud tirana en la oficina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tyranna', meaning 'woman tyrant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under the yoke of a tyrantess
    in a situation of severe oppression by a dominant woman.
    bajo el yugo de una tirana
    to live like a tyrantess
    to act in a controlling and dominating manner.
    vivir como una tirana

    Related Words

    tyrant
    man who exercises oppressive government.
    tirano
    authoritarian
    who exercises authority excessively.
    autoritaria
    despotism
    form of government in which a single person controls absolutely.
    despotismo

    Slang Meanings

    Dominant woman in a relationship
    She is the tyrantess of the house, always wanting to have the last word.
    Ella es la tirana de la casa, siempre quiere tener la última palabra.
    Woman who is in charge of her group of friends
    In our group, she is the tyrantess who decides everything.
    En nuestro grupo, ella es la tirana que decide todo.