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10 Language-to-English DictionariesArlequín
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aɾleˈkin
"El arlequín es un personaje cómico en el teatro."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A character in traditional Italian commedia dell'arte, typically portrayed as a clever servant wearing a mask and a costume of diamond patterns.
"The actor performed brilliantly as a harlequin, captivating the audience with his agility and wit." - 2
A type of fish, specifically the harlequin tusk fish, known for its striking coloration.
"The aquarium showcased a vibrant harlequin, swimming gracefully among the coral."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'harlequin' originates from the French 'arlequin', which itself derives from the Old French 'Hellequin', a character from medieval farce. The character was often depicted as a comic servant in a mask, evolving through the Renaissance into a figure associated with colorful costumes and acrobatics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Harlequin" is said worldwide
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Arlequin
Transliteration: aʁləkɛ̃
"L'acteur a joué le rôle d'un arlequin dans la pièce."
Harlekin
Transliteration: haʁləˈkiːn
"Der Harlekin brachte alle zum Lachen."
Arlecchino
Transliteration: ar.leˈkki.no
"L'Arlecchino è un personaggio famoso della commedia dell'arte."
Arlequín
Transliteration: aɾleˈkin
"El arlequín es un personaje cómico en el teatro."
Arlequim
Transliteration: aʁleˈkĩ
"O arlequim é conhecido por suas roupas coloridas."
हर्लेक्विन
Transliteration: Harlequin
"हर्लेक्विन एक रंगीन पात्र है।"
小丑
Transliteration: xiǎo chǒu
"小丑在马戏团表演中非常受欢迎。"
하를퀸
Transliteration: haleulkwin
"하를퀸은 전통적인 이탈리아 극장에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
ハーレクイン
Transliteration: hārekukin
"ハーレクインはコメディのキャラクターです。"
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