geronimo

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a prominent Apache leader and medicine man who led resistance against the United States government's confinement of his people to reservations in the Southwest during the late 19th century.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio que se refiere a un destacado líder y chamán apache que encabezó la resistencia contra el confinamiento de su pueblo en reservas en el suroeste de Estados Unidos a finales del siglo XIX.

1. Apache Leader B2 formal

   A prominent leader and medicine man of the Bedonkohe band of the Apache tribe, known for his resistance against Mexican and American expansion in the late 19th century.

   • Geronimo led a series of raids against settlers in the Southwest.
   • The story of Geronimo's surrender is a key part of Apache history.
   • Many books have been written about Geronimo's life and legacy.

   🇪🇸Jerónimo, líder apache

2. Exclamation B1 informal american

   A cry used to express excitement or courage, often shouted when jumping from a height.

   • The paratrooper shouted 'Geronimo!' as he leaped from the plane.
   • Kids yelled 'Geronimo!' while jumping into the pool.
   • He screamed 'Geronimo!' before diving off the cliff.

   🇪🇸Grito de ánimo o valentía