Animal (en. Animal)

/a.ni.mal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Living being of the animal kingdom characterized by being multicellular and heterotrophic.

The dog is a very loyal animal to its owner.

El perro es un animal muy leal a su dueño.

Any being that is not a plant or fungus.

There are many animals on the farm, such as cows and horses.

En la granja hay muchos animales, como vacas y caballos.

Refers to the species or group of living beings of the same type.

The animals in the jungle have unique adaptations.

Los animales de la selva tienen adaptaciones únicas.

From Latin 'animalis', which means 'being that has breath'.

pet

A type of animal that is kept as a pet and human companion.

animal de compañía

wild animal

Animal that lives in its natural habitat and has not been domesticated.

animal salvaje

to be an animal

Colloquial expression that can refer to someone who acts rudely or violently.

ser un animal

fauna

Set of animal species that inhabit a specific place.

fauna

domesticated

Animal that has been adapted to live with humans.

domesticado

wild

Animal that lives freely and is not controlled by human beings.

salvaje

It is used to refer to a very strong or aggressive person.

That person is a real animal in the fight.

Esa persona es un verdadero animal en la pelea.

Used to describe someone who acts impulsively or wildly.

Last night at the party, he acted like an animal.

Anoche en la fiesta se comportó como un animal.