Varón (en. Male)
/baˈɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Male individual.
The man is the head of the household.
El varón es el responsable de la casa.
Person who exhibits behavior or characteristics associated with masculinity.
The boy behaves like a true man.
El niño se comporta como un verdadero varón.
Young or adult man.
The man works at a local company.
El varón trabaja en una empresa local.
Etymology
From Latin 'vir', which means man.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be like a man
to denote strength or bravery.
estar como un varón
man of man
expression referring to a strong-willed man.
hombre de varón
more man than ever
expression used to describe someone very masculine or virile.
más varón que nunca
Related Words
masculine
That which is characteristic of a man.
masculino
machismo
Attitude or behavior that prioritizes the man over the woman.
machismo
man
Adult male individual.
hombre
Slang Meanings
Man of few words.
That guy is a man; he doesn't talk much.
Ese chico es un varón, no habla mucho.
Man who shows bravery.
The man of the group stepped forward to help.
El varón del grupo se adelantó a ayudar.
Attractive man.
That man is a true gentleman.
Ese varón es un verdadero galán.
Trustworthy man.
He is a man; he always keeps his promises.
Es un varón, siempre cumple lo que promete.