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simon

/ˈsaɪ.mən/

Traducción: Nombre propio masculino de origen hebreo que significa 'el que oye' u 'oído por Dios'. Designa a varias figuras históricas y bíblicas, como el apóstol Simón Pedro, además de usarse como nombre de pila y apellido.

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noun

B1formalcommon/ˈsaɪ.mən/

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a male given name, notably borne by several historical and contemporary figures, including an Apostle, a singer-songwriter, a playwright, and an economist.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio masculino de origen hebreo que significa 'el que oye' u 'oído por Dios'. Designa a varias figuras históricas y bíblicas, como el apóstol Simón Pedro, además de usarse como nombre de pila y apellido.
  1. Biblical figure B2 formal

    One of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Simon Peter, who lived in the first century.

    • Simon was called by Jesus to become a fisher of men.
    • The Apostle Simon is a central figure in the New Testament.
    • Simon Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.

    🇪🇸Simón Pedro, apóstol

    Sinónimos: peter

  2. American singer and songwriter B2 formal american

    Paul Simon, an American musician, singer, and songwriter born in 1942, known for his work with Art Garfunkel and his solo career.

    • Simon and Garfunkel released the iconic album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'.
    • Paul Simon's song 'Graceland' won a Grammy Award.
    • Simon's music often blends folk, rock, and world influences.

    🇪🇸Paul Simon (músico estadounidense)

  3. American playwright B2 formal american

    Neil Simon, an American playwright and screenwriter born in 1927, known for his light comedies and dramatic works.

    • Neil Simon wrote the famous play 'The Odd Couple'.
    • Simon's comedy 'Barefoot in the Park' was a Broadway hit.
    • He received multiple Tony Awards for his contributions to theater.

    🇪🇸Neil Simon, dramaturgo estadounidense

  4. American economist and psychologist C1 formal american

    Herbert A. Simon, an American economist and psychologist born in 1916, who pioneered cognitive science and won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1978.

    • Herbert Simon's work on bounded rationality transformed economic theory.
    • Simon's research in artificial intelligence laid the groundwork for cognitive science.
    • He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contributions to decision-making processes.

    🇪🇸Herbert A. Simon

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