Faldero is a noun in Spanish.
/falˈdeɾo/
Faldero refers to a person who follows another, often in a servile or sycophantic manner. In modern contexts, it can indicate someone who is overly obedient or submissive to a leader or authority figure. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear more frequently in literary or formal contexts.
Frequency of Use The term is somewhat archaic and does not appear often in colloquial speech; however, it may still be encountered in literature or discussions about social dynamics.
El faldero del jefe siempre lo acompaña a todas partes.
(The boss's follower always accompanies him everywhere.)
No quiero ser un faldero, prefiero mantener mi independencia.
(I don’t want to be a lackey; I prefer to maintain my independence.)
Los falderos nunca cuestionan las decisiones de su líder.
(The attendants never question their leader's decisions.)
The term faldero is often used in idioms that reflect subservience or the act of following without question. Here are a few examples:
No quiero ser un faldero que sigue ciegamente a su líder.
(I don't want to be a follower who blindly follows their leader.)
Los falderos del poder siempre están buscando el favor de los que mandan.
(The lackeys of power are always looking for the favor of those in command.)
Ser un faldero en la oficina no te llevará a ninguna parte.
(Being a lackey in the office will not get you anywhere.)
Un faldero nunca tendrá la capacidad de liderazgo que requiere el trabajo.
(A follower will never have the leadership skills required for the job.)
The word faldero comes from the Spanish word "falda," which means "skirt." This connection might imply a notion of being beneath someone or following them closely, much like the hem of a skirt follows the wearer. The suffix "-ero" often indicates a person associated with or characterized by the root word.
Synonyms: - Seguidor (follower) - Esclavo (slave) - Lacayo (lackey)
Antonyms: - Líder (leader) - Independiente (independent) - Rebelde (rebel)