Varon (en. Male)

/baˈron/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Term that refers to a human being of the male sex.
The man is responsible for taking care of his family.
El varón es responsable de cuidar a su familia.
Individual of a species that is differentiated by its sex, in this case, the male.
In zoology, the characteristics of the male of various species are studied.
En zoología, se estudian las características del varón de diversas especies.
In certain contexts, it refers to a man who has reached adulthood.
The adult male should contribute to society.
El varón adulto debe contribuir a la sociedad.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'vir', which means man or male.

Common Phrases and Expressions

man of letters
It refers to a man who is dedicated to literature.
varón de letras
every man
Expression that implies that any man can do something.
todo varón
man and woman
Expression used to include both genders.
varón y mujer

Related Words

man
Human being of the male sex.
hombre
masculinity
Set of characteristics and behaviors associated with men.
masculinidad
machismo
Attitude of superiority of man over woman.
machismo

Slang Meanings

Dude
That guy is a good dude, he is always willing to help.
Ese varón es un buen tío, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.
Gay
That guy is very gay, he always comes up with jokes.
Ese varón es muy pato, siempre anda con ocurrencias.