No. 5,383 in Catalan
casanova
A man known for being charming and seductive, often romantically involved with many partners.
In a sentence
En Joan és un casanova que sempre busca conquerir cors.
John is a Casanova always looking to win hearts.
Used metaphorically to describe someone as a charming person who often courts others romantically.
El veí té fama de casanova, però és molt discret.
The neighbor is known as a Casanova, but he is very discreet.
Describes someone's reputation for being romantically charming or pursuing romantic interests.
De jove, el meu avi era un casanova, però ara prefereix tranquil·litat.
When he was young, my grandfather was a Casanova, but now he prefers tranquility.
Discusses someone's past personality as romantically charming in their youth.
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