tarzan

• Nombre propio asociado a un personaje ficticio, un hombre criado por simios, protagonista de la serie de novelas de Edgar Rice Burroughs; se usa a menudo de forma irónica para referirse a un hombre de gran fuerza y agilidad.

A proper noun referring to a fictional character, a man raised by apes who is the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, often used ironically to describe a man of great strength and agility.

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1. Fictional characterB1formal

   A man raised by apes in the African jungle, the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

   Tarzán

   • Tarzan is known for his ability to communicate with animals.
   • The story of Tarzan has been adapted into many films.
   • Edgar Rice Burroughs created the character of Tarzan in 1912.

2. Strong and agile manB2informal

   A man of great strength and agility, sometimes used ironically.

   Hombre fuerte y ágil

   • He swung from the vines like a modern-day Tarzan.
   • The athlete was nicknamed Tarzan for his incredible climbing skills.
   • Don't try to act like Tarzan; you'll hurt yourself.

   Sinónimosacrobatathletehe-manstrongmansuperman