gypsy
gb/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/ us/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/
B2
Inglés
roma, vándor, szabad szellem, bohém, romani, boho, vándorol
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
roma
A2
Patrón de uso:
[a gypsy]; [Gypsy people/community]
Many style guides recommend using “Roma” or “Romani” instead of “gypsy,” because the older term can be offensive.
Sok nyelvi útmutató a „roma” vagy a „romani” használatát javasolja a „cigány” helyett, mert a régebbi megnevezés sértő lehet.
The museum worked with Romani community members to avoid stereotypical language such as “gypsy.”
A múzeum roma közösségek tagjaival dolgozott együtt, hogy elkerülje az olyan sztereotip nyelvezetet, mint a „cigány”.
She asked us to use “Romani,” not “gypsy,” when talking about her background.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Some people find the word “gypsy” offensive.
Vannak, akik sértőnek találják a „cigány” szót.
Many people say “Roma” or “Romani” instead.
Sokan inkább azt mondják, hogy „roma” vagy „romani”.
Error frecuente:
Using it as a neutral label for Roma/Romani people; also confusing the spelling gypsy/gipsy.
Significado
Romani person (often offensive term)
Colocaciones
Gypsy community
|Gypsy family
|Gypsy culture
|Gypsy and Traveller sites
|Gypsy Traveller
|Romani Gypsies (often avoided)
|Gypsy rights
|Gypsy history
Sinónimos
Romani (Preferred and more respectful term.)
|
Roma (Common preferred term, especially in Europe.)
Temas
people
|culture
|society
Definición
a Romani person (but many people find this word offensive)
A person belonging to the Romani ethnic group; in modern English this word is often considered offensive, and many people prefer Roma or Romani.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
vándor
B1
Patrón de uso:
[a gypsy]; [a gypsy life/lifestyle]
After college he drifted from job to job, calling himself a gypsy, though the label can sound stereotyped.
Az egyetem után egyik munkából sodródott a másikba, és „cigánynak” nevezte magát, bár ez a megjelölés sztereotipnek hangozhat.
She didn’t want to settle down and joked about living a gypsy life for a few years.
Nem akart letelepedni, és viccelődve azt mondta, hogy néhány évig „cigányéletet” fog élni.
The novel portrays its hero as a restless traveler, described as a “gypsy” in a romanticized way.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He travels a lot and never stays long.
Sokat utazik, és sehol sem marad sokáig.
Some people call that a “gypsy life,” but it can sound stereotyped.
Néhányan ezt „cigányéletnek” nevezik, de ez sztereotipnek hangozhat.
Error frecuente:
Using it to describe real ethnic groups or communities; it can sound insulting or stereotyped.
Significado
person living a nomadic life
Colocaciones
a gypsy life
|a gypsy lifestyle
|a gypsy existence
|a gypsy at heart
|a gypsy camp (stereotyped)
|a wandering gypsy (stereotyped)
Sinónimos
nomad (More neutral; focuses on traveling lifestyle.)
|
wanderer (Emphasizes moving around; not tied to ethnicity.)
Antónimos
settler (Someone who lives permanently in one place.)
|
homebody (Someone who prefers staying at home.)
Temas
travel
|lifestyle
|society
Definición
someone who keeps traveling and does not live in one place (often a stereotype)
A person who travels from place to place and does not have a permanent home; this use is often romanticized or negative and can be offensive because it draws on stereotypes.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
3
bohém
B1
Patrón de uso:
[be] a (bit of a) gypsy; [a] city gypsy
She’s a bit of a gypsy—she changes cities whenever she feels like it.
Kicsit szabad szellem: mindig akkor vált várost, amikor kedve tartja.
He described himself as a “gypsy” because he hates routine and loves meeting new people.
Azt mondta magáról, hogy „cigány”, mert utálja a rutint, és szeret új embereket megismerni.
They joked that their friend is a gypsy at heart, always looking for the next adventure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is a free spirit.
Ő szabad szellem.
He says he is a “gypsy” because he never stays in one place.
Azt mondja, „cigány”, mert sosem marad egy helyben.
Error frecuente:
Using it as a compliment without realizing it may be culturally sensitive for some people.
Significado
free-spirited, unconventional person
Colocaciones
a bit of a gypsy
|a gypsy at heart
|a real gypsy
|a city gypsy
|a modern gypsy
Sinónimos
bohemian (Often used for an artistic, unconventional lifestyle.)
|
free spirit (More direct and generally safer wording.)
Antónimos
conformist (Someone who follows conventional rules and habits.)
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homebody (Someone who prefers staying at home.)
Temas
personality
|lifestyle
|relationships
Definición
a free spirit who doesn’t like fixed routines
A person who lives freely and unconventionally, often moving between places or groups; this figurative use can still be criticized for relying on stereotypes.
C1
4
Patrón de uso:
gypsy [culture/language/music]
The course focuses on Romani history rather than using the older label “gypsy.”
A kurzus a roma történelemre összpontosít, és nem a régebbi „cigány” megnevezést használja.
The exhibit includes Romani music and storytelling traditions that are sometimes described as “gypsy.”
A kiállítás roma zenét és történetmesélési hagyományokat mutat be, amelyeket néha „cigány”-ként emlegetnek.
She studies the Romani language, which older sources may call “Gypsy.”
Ejemplos para estudiantes
It is better to say “Romani culture.”
Jobb azt mondani, hogy „roma kultúra”.
Error frecuente:
Using it in formal writing where “Romani” is more appropriate; assuming it is always neutral.
Significado
relating to Romani people
Colocaciones
Gypsy culture
|Gypsy language
|Gypsy music
|Gypsy traditions
|Gypsy communities
|Gypsy history
Sinónimos
Romani (More current and generally preferred.)
Temas
culture
|language
|society
Definición
connected to Romani people (often better to say “Romani”)
Relating to the Romani people, their culture, or their languages; the term itself may be considered offensive, so Romani is often preferred.
B2
INFORMAL
5
Patrón de uso:
gypsy [style/look/skirt/dress]
She wore a long, gypsy-style skirt with boots.
Hosszú, bohém stílusú szoknyát viselt csizmával.
The photos had a relaxed, gypsy look—scarves, layers, and bright patterns.
A fotóknak laza, boho hangulatuk volt: sálak, rétegek és élénk minták.
Some brands now avoid “gypsy” in product names and use “boho” instead.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She likes boho clothes.
Szereti a boho ruhákat.
He bought a gypsy-style scarf.
Vett egy bohém stílusú sálat.
Error frecuente:
Using it in marketing or fashion contexts without realizing it can be culturally sensitive for some people.
Significado
bohemian or nomadic in style
Colocaciones
gypsy style
|gypsy look
|gypsy dress
|gypsy skirt
|gypsy blouse
|gypsy jewelry
|gypsy earrings
Sinónimos
bohemian (More neutral and common in fashion contexts.)
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boho (Very common informal short form in fashion.)
Antónimos
formal (Not casual or bohemian in style.)
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conventional (Not unconventional or ‘boho’.)
Temas
fashion
|arts
|lifestyle
Definición
bohemian-looking; not formal
Describing a style that looks informal, colorful, or ‘bohemian,’ associated with travel and freedom; some people avoid this wording because it can draw on stereotypes.
VERBO
C1
INFORMAL
6
vándorol
B1
Patrón de uso:
gypsy (around) [place/region]
They spent their twenties gypsying around the country in a van.
A húszas éveikben egy furgonnal járták az országot, egyik helyről a másikra vándorolva.
After the breakup, he gypsied from job to job for a while.
A szakítás után egy ideig egyik munkából a másikba vándorolt.
She joked that she had been gypsying around Europe all summer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We traveled around for months.
Hónapokig utazgattunk egyik helyről a másikra.
Error frecuente:
Overusing it instead of common verbs like travel, move around, or backpack.
Significado
travel around from place to place
Colocaciones
gypsy around
|gypsy through Europe
|gypsy up and down the coast
|gypsy from town to town
Sinónimos
roam (Common and neutral.)
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wander (Common and neutral; emphasizes no fixed route.)
Antónimos
settle (To start living permanently in one place.)
|
stay put (To remain in the same place.)
Temas
travel
|lifestyle
Definición
to travel and live in different places (not common)
To travel from place to place, living in a wandering way; this verb is uncommon and can sound dated.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gypsy
AFI
GB/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/
US/d͡ʒˈɪpsi/
Sílabas y acento
gypsy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (gypsy)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: gypsy
- Plural: gypsies
Familia de palabras
Forms
gypsies
noun
Related words
romani
noun
roma
noun
Expresiones
gypsy cab
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi kˈæb/
fixed phrase
informal
unlicensed taxi
an illegal or unofficial taxi
Ejemplos
- We couldn’t get a taxi, so someone offered us a gypsy cab outside the station.
- The city warned visitors not to use gypsy cabs at the airport.
- He was fined for operating a gypsy cab without a license.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Don’t take a gypsy cab.
- Use a licensed taxi instead.
gypsy caravan
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi kˈɛɹəvˌæn/
fixed phrase
traditional traveler wagon
a traditional wagon used for traveling and living
Ejemplos
- The film featured a brightly painted gypsy caravan in the background.
- The museum restored an old gypsy caravan and displayed it with historical notes.
- They rented a wagon-style cabin marketed as a “gypsy caravan,” though some people prefer different wording.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We saw a decorated caravan.
gypsy jazz
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi d͡ʒˈæz/
fixed phrase
Django-style swing jazz
a kind of jazz with acoustic guitars
Ejemplos
- They played gypsy jazz in a small club downtown.
- Her playlist is full of gypsy jazz guitar solos.
- The festival included a gypsy jazz workshop for beginners.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I like gypsy jazz.
- He plays gypsy jazz guitar.
gypsy moth
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi mˈɔθ/
fixed phrase
technical
invasive moth species
a moth whose caterpillars harm trees
Ejemplos
- The forestry department monitored gypsy moth outbreaks in the region.
- Gypsy moth caterpillars can strip leaves from large areas of woodland.
- Many agencies now use the name “spongy moth” instead of “gypsy moth.”
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The caterpillars can harm trees.
gypsy skirt
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi skˈɚt/
fixed phrase
long full boho skirt
a long, wide skirt in a boho style
Ejemplos
- She wore a gypsy skirt with a simple white T-shirt.
- The shop used to sell “gypsy skirts,” but now labels them “boho maxi skirts.”
- I’m looking for a long, flowy skirt—something like a gypsy skirt.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She bought a long skirt.
gypsy taxi
1/d͡ʒˈɪpsi tˈæksi/
fixed phrase
informal
unlicensed taxi service
an illegal or unofficial taxi
Ejemplos
- The council ran a campaign against gypsy taxis operating late at night.
- He offered to drive us home like a gypsy taxi, but we declined.
- Police stopped several gypsy taxis near the stadium.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We used a licensed taxi, not a gypsy taxi.