Spanish word

donjuán

Pronunciation

IPA/doŋˈxwan/

Meaning

  • masculine nounladies' man

Example

Mi amigo es un donjuán.

My friend is a ladies' man.

Illustration for donjuán (ladies' man)

More examples

No quiero salir con un donjuán empedernido.

I don't want to go out with an incorrigible ladies' man.

Core concept

Serial womanizer.

Common phrases

  • ser un donjuán

    be a ladies' man

  • un donjuán empedernido

    incorrigible ladies' man

Similar words

mujeriego: Moves quickly from one romantic relationship to the next.
ligón: Initiates light, playful flirting primarily for fun or attention.
seductor: Deliberately entices others through seductive behavior.
playboy: Lives a lifestyle of casual romantic or sexual fun without commitment.

Definition in Spanish

Hombre que seduce a muchas mujeres y suele no buscar relaciones serias.

Word origin

The word comes from the literary character Don Juan, whose repeated seductions in plays and stories turn his name into a term for men who avoid serious relationships.

Usage tips

  • The common noun is usually lowercase and fused as donjuán, while the proper name appears as Don Juan, so watch capitalization in writing.

Other meanings

  • playboynoun
  • rakenoun

Opposites

  • hombre fielfaithful mannoun

Related words

  • donjuanismowomanizingnoun
  • donjuanescodonjuanesqueadjective

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