Spanish word

faldero

Pronunciation

IPA/falˈdeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhanger-on

Example

No quiero un faldero a mi alrededor.

I don't want a hanger-on around me.

Illustration for faldero (hanger-on)

More examples

La actriz apareció en la gala acompañada de falderos.

The actress appeared at the gala accompanied by hangers-on.

Core concept

A flattering follower who sticks close to a powerful person to gain favors.

Common phrases

  • estar acompañado de falderos

    be accompanied by hangers-on

  • grupo de falderos

    group of hangers-on

Similar words

lameculo: Excessively flatters those in authority to curry favor for gain.
adulador: Uses praise to charm others and win their goodwill.
arrimado: Remains close to someone who supports them to obtain favors.
parásito: Takes others' resources or labor and depends on them financially.

Definition in Spanish

Se aplica a alguien que acompaña y halaga a otra persona con la intención de obtener ventajas personales.

Word origin

Comes from Spanish falda 'skirt' plus the suffix -ero 'person associated with', originally describing literal proximity at a skirt and later used figuratively for an attendant or toady.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • toadynoun

Word lists with this word