hector

BrE /ˈhɛktə/ AmE /ˈhɛktər/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] B2

a person, especially a man, who is brave and strong

héroe, valiente, intrépido

Collocations hector of Troy

  • Achilles was the greatest hector in Greek mythology.

    Aquiles fue el mayor héroe en la mitología griega.

2 VERB [transitive] C1

to bully or intimidate someone, especially by using threats or violence

acosar, intimidar, hostigar

Collocations hector sb into doing sth

  • He was hectoring the other students.

    Estaba acosando a los otros estudiantes.