What does "matón" mean in English?

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Spanish

matón

English

bully

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Alternative translations of "matón"

thug
ruffian
enforcer
intimidator

Examples of how to use "matón" in Spanish

Spanish
Un matón le amenazó en el callejón.
English
A bully threatened him in the alley.
Spanish
El matón dejó de molestar en clase.
English
The bully stopped bothering him in class.
Spanish
La matona fue expulsada del colegio hoy.
English
The bully was expelled from school today.
Spanish
No hables con ese matón en el parque.
English
Don't talk to that bully in the park.
Spanish
Mi amigo enfrentó al matón con valentía.
English
My friend faced the bully bravely.

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Un matón le amenazó en el callejón.

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