don

• Sustantivo que designa a un profesor universitario, especialmente a un miembro senior de un colegio en Oxford o Cambridge, o a un título de respeto usado en países hispanohablantes ante el nombre de un hombre.

A noun referring to a university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge, or a title of respect in Spanish-speaking countries.

1. B2formalbritish

   A university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge.

   Profesor universitario (en Oxford o Cambridge)

   • The don gave a fascinating lecture on medieval history.
   • She was appointed as a don at Cambridge University.
   • The college dons gathered for a formal dinner.

   Sinónimosacademicfellowtutor

2. Mafia leaderB2informal

   The head of a Mafia family or organized crime syndicate.

   jefe de la mafia

   • The don ordered the hit on his rival.
   • He rose through the ranks to become a powerful don.
   • The movie portrays the life of a Sicilian don.

   Sinónimosbosscapogodfatherkingpin

3. B1formal

   A Spanish title of respect, used before a man's first name.

   don

   • Don Quixote is a famous literary character.
   • Don Juan is known for his romantic adventures.
   • Please address him as Don Carlos.

• Verbo que significa ponerse una prenda de vestir, especialmente de manera formal o ceremoniosa.

An archaic verb meaning to put on or dress oneself in an article of clothing.

1. Put on clothingB2formal

   To put on a piece of clothing, especially formal or ceremonial attire.

   Ponerse (ropa, especialmente formal o ceremonial)

   • He donned his suit and tie for the wedding.
   • The knight donned his armor before the battle.
   • She donned a beautiful gown for the gala.

   Sinónimosassumeget intoput on

   Antónimosdoffremoveshedtake off