Boa (en. Boa)

/ˈboa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Snake of the family Boidae, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

The boa constrictor can grow up to 5 meters in length.

La boa constrictor puede crecer hasta 5 metros de longitud.

Strip of fabric used as an accessory or clothing complement.

She wore a feather boa at the party.

Ella llevaba una boa de plumas en la fiesta.

From Latin 'boa', which means 'snake'.

boa snake

It refers to the specific species of constrictor snake.

serpiente boa

to wear a boa

To use a fabric accessory around the neck.

llevar una boa

snake

Reptile with an elongated body and no legs.

serpiente

reptile

Class of cold-blooded animals, which includes snakes.

reptil

scarf

Long, narrow fabric that is worn around the neck.

bufanda

Term used in some countries to describe an attractive woman.

That girl is a boa; everyone is looking at her.

Esa chica es una boa, todos la miran.

To refer to a person who behaves seductively.

She comes to the party with a boa attitude.

Ella viene con una actitud de boa a la fiesta.