What is another word for galan?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalan] (IPA)

Galan is a common word in Spanish that is most commonly used to refer to a handsome man or a gentleman. In the English language, there are several synonyms for the word "galan" that can be used interchangeably. Some of the synonyms for galan include charming, dashing, debonair, suave, polished, refined, and sophisticated. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation, but they all convey the same meaning of a man who is attractive, polite and well-mannered. Whether you are writing a love letter or simply trying to describe a man's appearance, any of these synonyms for "galan" are sure to get your message across in a creative and effective way.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Jalan.

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Usage examples for Galan

It is probable that the gala of the Italians, and the galan of the Spaniards, are derived from the word "gal" which seems to be originally Celtic; hence, was insensibly formed gallant, which signifies a man forward, or eager to please.
"A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 5 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version""
François-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire) Commentator: John Morley Tobias Smollett H.G. Leigh
Admittedly there were only sixteen of the Lipans then left, men, women, and children, their chief, Juan galan, the son by a Lipan squaw, of the father of Garza galan, then the leading merchant of the town, and later a distinguished Governor of his State.
"The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier"
Edgar Beecher Bronson
Jael I take to be most probably a softened form of Gale, from a stem referred to A.S. galan, to sing.
"Surnames as a Science"
Robert Ferguson

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