mountain man

• Persona, generalmente un hombre, que vive en zonas montañosas remotas, a menudo como cazador, trampero o supervivencialista, conocido por su autosuficiencia y su ruda independencia.

A person, typically a man, who lives in remote mountainous areas, often as a trapper, hunter, or survivalist, known for self-reliance and rugged independence.

1. Historical TrapperB2formalamerican

   A fur trapper and explorer who lived in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in North America during the 19th century.

   Hombre de las montañas (trampero histórico)

   • The mountain man lived alone in the wilderness for years.
   • Mountain men were known for their survival skills and knowledge of the land.
   • He dressed like a mountain man with a coonskin cap and buckskin clothes.

2. Rugged OutdoorsmanB1informal

   A person who lives a solitary, self-sufficient life in remote mountainous areas, often avoiding modern society.

   Hombre de montaña

   • After retiring, he became a mountain man and built a cabin in the woods.
   • She's a real mountain man at heart, always hiking and camping.
   • The old mountain man knew every trail in the region.