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    Becerro (en. Calf)

    /beˈθe.ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Young of the cow
    The calf was grazing in the meadow.
    El becerro estaba pastando en el prado.
    Male calf that has not yet reached maturity.
    The farmer sold several calves at the market.
    El granjero vendió varios becerros en el mercado.
    Calf used for breeding.
    The farm's calf is of a highly valued breed.
    El becerro de la granja es de una raza muy valorada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vĭcērrus', derived from 'vica', meaning small.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like a calf
    It refers to someone who is naive or inexperienced.
    como un becerro
    turn like a calf
    Expression that indicates someone is behaving clumsily.
    dar vuelta como un becerro

    Related Words

    cow
    Domestic animal that produces milk.
    vaca
    cattle
    Group of animals raised for meat or milk.
    ganado
    farming
    Place where animals are raised.
    granjería

    Slang Meanings

    Clumsy person
    You're a calf in dancing.
    Eres un becerro en el baile.
    Inexperienced in a particular activity
    Don't worry, we were all calves at the beginning.
    No te preocupes, todos fuimos be cerrillos al inicio.