- Dictionary
mamón, el mamón, la mamona(
mah
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mohn
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (colloquial) (conceited) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. cocky (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
El sabelotodo ese es muy mamón por eso no le cae bien a nadie.That know-it-all is really cocky and that's why no one likes him.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
3. (pejorative) (slang) (stupid person)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. dumbass (slang) (vulgar)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
No puedo creer que el mamón haya dicho esa estupidez en público.I can't believe the dumbass said such a stupid thing in public.
b. idiot (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ese mamón no sabe nada de nada.That idiot doesn't know anything.
4. (colloquial) (freeloader)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. scrounger (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
TodavÃa vive con sus padres, pero ni siquiera ayuda con las facturas. Es una mamona.She still lives with her parents, but she doesn't even help with bills. She's a scrounger.
b. mooch (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Quién invitó a ese mamón? Vamos a tener que pagarle los tragos.Who invited that mooch? We're going to have to pay for his drinks.
5. (pejorative) (vulgar) (asshole)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
a. dick (pejorative) (vulgar)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
Nuestro jefe será un mamón pero al menos es una persona honesta.Our boss might be a dick, but at least he's an honest person.
b. bastard (pejorative) (vulgar)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
¡Por dios, mira como el mamón ese me está robando el lugar de estacionamiento!Jesus Christ, look at that bastard stealing my parking spot!
6. (colloquial) (pejorative) (annoying person) (Colombia)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Regionalism used in Colombia
a. jackass (colloquial) (pejorative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
¡Cómo me fastidia Peter! ¡Qué mamón es!Peter annoys me so much! He's such a jackass!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
7. (fruit) (Costa Rica) (Nicaragua) (Panama)
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
Regionalism used in Panama
a. lychee
Se dice que el mamón reduce el riesgo de cáncer.It is said that lychee reduces the risk of cancer.
a. papaya
Después de partir el mamón a la mitad, quÃtale las semillas.After cutting the papaya in half, remove the seeds.
a. cherimoya
El mamón se puede comer directamente de la cáscara con una cuchara.You can eat a cherimoya directly from the rind with a spoon.
10. (fruit)
a. mamey
DeberÃas rasgar la superficie del mamón para checar el color.You should scratch the surface of the mamey to check the color.
11. (fruit)
a. lucuma
El mamón se usa mucho para la preparación de licuados y jugos.Lucuma is commonly used for the preparation of milkshakes and juices.
12. (colloquial) (pejorative) (spoiled son) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. mama's boy
Ese mamón corre con su mamá cada vez que tiene el menor problema.That mama's boy runs to his mama every time he has the slightest problem.
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