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ligón
/liˈɣon/
a flirtatious or charming person
Es un ligón, siempre coqueteando con las chicas.
He's a flirt, always flirting with girls.
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A person, typically a man, who is skilled at flirting or seducing others, often in a playful or non-serious way.
Mi hermano es un ligón, siempre tiene una cita nueva cada semana.
My brother is a flirt, he always has a new date every week.
No te fíes de él, es un ligón profesional.
Don't trust him, he's a professional flirt.
The term is often used in a lighthearted or humorous way, but can also carry a negative connotation if used to describe someone who is manipulative or insincere.
Collocations
ser un ligónto be a flirtligón profesionalprofessional flirt
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The tone in which 'ligón' is used can change its meaning. In a positive context, it describes someone charming, but in a negative context, it may imply insincerity.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'ligar' (to flirt or seduce), with the suffix '-ón' which often denotes a person with a particular characteristic or behavior.
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in Spain and Latin America, though it may carry slightly different connotations in different regions. In some contexts, it can be used to describe someone who is charming and charismatic, while in others, it may imply a lack of sincerity or commitment.
Diccionario Español-Inglés