English–Spanish
“hanger-on” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/falˈdeɾo/
Example
No quiero un faldero a mi alrededor.
I don't want a hanger-on around me.
How to say “hanger-on” in Spanish
“Hanger-on” in Spanish is faldero.
A flattering follower who sticks close to a powerful person to gain favors.
Example sentences with faldero
La actriz apareció en la gala acompañada de falderos.
The actress appeared at the gala accompanied by hangers-on.
Tips for using faldero
- Faldero is pejorative and often appears in political or celebrity contexts, with speakers using phrases like tener falderos or estar rodeado de falderos rather than naming followers to their face.