strongman

• Sustantivo que designa a un hombre que realiza proezas de fuerza en una feria o circo, o a un líder político influyente que gobierna mediante la fuerza o la violencia.

A noun referring to a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus, or a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence.

1. Circus performerB1formal

   A man who performs impressive feats of strength, often at a fair, circus, or competition.

   forzudo de circo

   • The strongman lifted a massive barbell above his head.
   • At the fair, a strongman bent iron bars with his bare hands.
   • The circus strongman amazed the audience by pulling a truck.

   Sinónimosmusclemansamson

2. Authoritarian rulerB2formal

   A powerful political leader who rules through force, intimidation, or violence, often suppressing opposition.

   hombre fuerte autoritario

   • The country was ruled by a strongman who silenced all dissent.
   • After the coup, a military strongman seized control of the government.
   • The strongman used the army to maintain his grip on power.

   Sinónimosauthoritarianautocratdespotdictatoroppressortotalitariantyrant