Robin Hood
/robin ood/from spelling rules
The phrase "robin hood" in Spanish is translated as Robin Hood.
Meaning: legendary outlaw (name)
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the act of stealing from the rich to give to the poor is referred to as hacer un Robin Hood.
- In Spanish literary analysis, the figure of Robin Hood is often compared to the bandido generoso, a recurring trope in Hispanic picaresque literature.
- When discussing the character in Spanish literature or film, you might see him referred to as el forajido, a term that carries a more romantic, legendary weight than the common word for criminal.
Examples in context
- Algunas personas describen a Tom como una mezcla entre Robin Hood y el Zorro.Some people describe Tom as a cross between Robin Hood and Zorro.This sentence is useful for showing how Robin Hood can be used to describe a person's character in a comparison.Tatoeba #4622829 by saverius, translation #1043819 by CK
- En la película, el protagonista actúa como Robin Hood.In the movie, the protagonist acts like Robin Hood.
- Él se cree un Robin Hood de la era moderna.He thinks he is a modern-day Robin Hood.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie they just watched.
- Sofía¿Te gustó el personaje principal?Did you like the main character?
- JavierSí, es un Robin Hood que ayuda a los pobres.Yes, he is a Robin Hood who helps the poor.
- SofíaEs un héroe muy interesante, Javier.He is a very interesting hero, Javier.
- JavierTienes razón, Sofía, me encantó.You're right, Sofia, I loved it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
