A nickname for Manfred von Richthofen (1892–1918), the German World War I fighter ace famed for flying a red-painted aircraft and credited with numerous aerial victories.
The historical figure celebrated as an exceptionally skilled fighter pilot during the First World War.
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Worldwideinformalfigurative
A metaphorical or honorific title applied to a person who is dominant, highly skilled, or preeminent in a particular field (especially in combat, competition, or sports).
A term used to describe an expert or standout performer, often implying aerial or combative prowess by analogy.
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USUKWorldwideinformalpopular culture
A fictional adversary frequently featured in popular culture, notably as the airborne nemesis in the Snoopy 'World War I flying ace' fantasies.
A name used in fictional or entertainment contexts to evoke the image of a famous fighter pilot.
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USinformalcommercial
A brand name used commercially (for example, a brand of frozen pizza), employed as a proper noun rather than an idiom.
Examples:
EN: His mission is to find the Red Baron and shoot him down.
ES: Su misión es encontrar al Barón Rojo y derribarlo.
EN: But this is really a funny part where Snoopy is following the Red Baron down--
ES: Snoopy persigue al Barón Rojo...
EN: I'm not interested in Snoopy or the Red Baron.
ES: No me interesa Snoopy ni el Barón.
EN: Chief, 99, it's the Red Baron!
ES: Jefe, 99, ¡es el Barón Rojo!
EN: - Max: It's the Red Baron!
ES: - ¡Es el Barón Rojo!
EN: - Oh, he's not the Red Baron.
ES: - No, no es.
EN: - It's the Red Baron!
ES: - ¡Es el Barón Rojo!
EN: - Red Baron Control. Red Baron Five.
ES: - Control, aquí Barón Rojo Cinco.
ES: - Control, aquí Barón Rojo Cinco.
EN: - Go ahead, Red Baron Five.
ES: - Adelante, Barón Rojo Cinco.
EN: Rescue, I have Red Baron Five report of possible spacecraft offshore, southeast sector Alpha Charlie.
ES: Rescate, Barón Rojo Cinco informa de una posible nave espacial en la costa al sudeste del sector AC.
EN: They call you the Red Baron of military history... and want you to get well soon.
ES: Te llaman el Barón Rojo de la historia militar. Y esperan que te mejores pronto.