big man
definitions
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A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.es: Hombre de gran estatura
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An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.es: Persona importante
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In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.es: Líder tribal
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Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.es: Fanfarrón
examples
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The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.
El hombre corpulento alcanzó fácilmente el estante superior sin necesidad de un taburete.
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After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.
Después de su ascenso, empezó a comportarse como un pez gordo en la oficina.
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Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.
Los antropólogos estudian cómo el «gran hombre» construye alianzas distribuyendo ganado durante los banquetes ceremoniales.
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Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.
No te des aires de grandeza solo porque sepas cambiar un neumático.