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midas

/ˈmaɪ.dəs/

Traducción: Nombre propio relativo al legendario rey de Frigia en la mitología griega, famoso por su avaricia y por el don otorgado por Dioniso de convertir en oro todo lo que tocaba; por extensión, se usa para referirse a alguien o algo que produce riqueza o éxito.

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noun

C1formalcommonart/ˈmaɪ.dəs/

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a legendary king of Phrygia in Greek mythology, known for his greed and the ability granted by Dionysus to turn everything he touched into gold.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio relativo al legendario rey de Frigia en la mitología griega, famoso por su avaricia y por el don otorgado por Dioniso de convertir en oro todo lo que tocaba; por extensión, se usa para referirse a alguien o algo que produce riqueza o éxito.
  1. Mythological King B2 formal

    In Greek mythology, the king of Phrygia who was granted the ability to turn everything he touched into gold by Dionysus.

    • King Midas learned that his golden touch was a curse when he could not eat or drink.
    • The story of Midas warns against excessive greed.
    • Midas turned his own daughter into a golden statue by accident.

    🇪🇸Rey Midas

  2. Symbol of Wealth B2 informal

    A person or thing that is extremely wealthy or successful, often used metaphorically.

    • He has a Midas touch when it comes to business investments.
    • The company's new product turned out to be a Midas project.
    • She is considered a modern Midas in the tech industry.

    🇪🇸Midas (símbolo de riqueza)

    Sinónimos: croesusfat catgold minemagnatemogulplutocrattycoon

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  • midas's possessive singular form