Animales (en. Animals)

/ani'males/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Living beings that have the capacity to move and feel.

Animals are fundamental for the balance of the ecosystem.

Los animales son fundamentales para el equilibrio del ecosistema.

Organisms that feed on organic matter and usually have a nervous system.

Mammals are a very diverse group of animals.

Los mamíferos son un grupo de animales muy diverso.

Any living being that is not a plant or a fungus.

There are millions of species of animals on Earth.

Existen millones de especies de animales en la Tierra.

From Latin 'animalis', which derives from 'anima', meaning 'soul' or 'breath of life'.

endangered animals

Species that are at risk of disappearing.

animales en peligro de extinción

domestic animals

Species that are bred and accustomed to living with humans.

animales domésticos

wild animals

Species that live in their natural habitat without human intervention.

animales silvestres

fauna

Set of animals from a specific region or period.

fauna

pet

Animal kept at home, usually for companionship.

mascota

biodiversity

Variety of species of animals and plants in an ecosystem.

biodiversidad

Companion animals

I have several animals at home, such as dogs and cats.

Tengo varios animales en casa, como perros y gatos.

Wild animals

In the jungle, many wild animals can be seen.

En la selva se pueden ver muchos animales salvajes.