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    Tirso (en. Thyrsus)

    /ˈtiɾso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Stick or cane used in rituals or hunting.
    The tirso was an essential tool for hunters.
    El tirso era una herramienta esencial para los cazadores.
    Proper noun, related to literary characters in classical works.
    Tirso de Molina was a prominent Spanish playwright.
    Tirso de Molina fue un destacado dramaturgo español.
    Short cane used for fishing or crafting.
    He used a tirso to fish in the river.
    Usó un tirso para pescar en el río.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'thyrsus', which refers to a decorative staff with ivy leaves.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tirso in hand
    To be prepared for an action or activity.
    tirso en mano

    Related Words

    tirsito
    Diminutive of tirso, it refers to a small cane.
    tirsito
    tirsón
    A less common term referring to a type of stick similar to it.
    tirsón

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to refer to a clever person.
    That guy is a tirso; he always has a trick up his sleeve.
    Ese chico es un tirso, siempre tiene un truco bajo la manga.
    Used in a comedic sense to refer to something that seems insignificant.
    Don't worry about that, it's just a tirso.
    No te preocupes por eso, es solo un tirso.