Spanish word

cicerón

Pronunciation

IPA/θiθeˈɾon/

Meaning

  • masculine nounguide

Example

¿Puedes ser mi cicerón en la ciudad?

Can you be my guide in the city?

Illustration for cicerón (guide)

More examples

Durante la excursión, Marta actuó como cicerón del grupo.

During the excursion, Marta acted as the group's guide.

Core concept

Learned companion who guides visitors while explaining history and anecdotes.

Common phrases

  • hacer de cicerón

    act as a guide

  • ser mi cicerón

    be my guide

Similar words

guía: Shows visitors the way and gives practical information about places of interest.
anfitrión: Welcomes guests and looks after their needs while hosting them.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que acompaña a visitantes y comenta datos y anécdotas sobre los lugares, con énfasis en la explicación y el contexto.

Word origin

Derives from Italian Cicerone, ultimately from the Roman orator Cicero, and denotes a knowledgeable companion who guides and comments on places.

Usage tips

  • Often more formal than guía; the phrase hacer de cicerón means to act as someone's guide and appears in conversational Spanish when emphasizing the explanatory role.

Other meanings

  • tour guidenoun

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