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faustus

/ˈfaʊ.stəs/

Traducción: Nombre propio asociado al legendario alquimista del folclore alemán que pactó con el demonio Mefistófeles, entregando su alma a cambio de conocimiento ilimitado y placeres mundanos.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈfaʊ.stəs/

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a legendary alchemist from German folklore who made a pact with the demon Mephistopheles, trading his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio asociado al legendario alquimista del folclore alemán que pactó con el demonio Mefistófeles, entregando su alma a cambio de conocimiento ilimitado y placeres mundanos.
  1. Legendary alchemist C1 formal

    A character from German folklore, an alchemist and scholar who made a pact with the devil (Mephistopheles) in exchange for supernatural knowledge and worldly pleasures.

    • The story of Faustus is a classic cautionary tale.
    • Marlowe's play 'Doctor Faustus' dramatizes his legendary pact.
    • Many artists have been inspired by the tragic figure of Faustus.

    🇪🇸Alquimista legendario

    Sinónimos: faust

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  • faustuses plural form
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  • faustus's possessive singular form