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    Búfalo (en. Buffalo)

    /ˈbufalo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mammal of the bovine family, which lives in grassy areas of America and Asia.
    The buffalo is a strong and robust animal.
    El búfalo es un animal fuerte y robusto.
    The water buffalo is a domesticated breed used for agriculture.
    Farmers use the water buffalo to plow the fields.
    Los campesinos utilizan el búfalo de agua para arar los campos.
    It also refers to buffalo meat consumed as food.
    The restaurant serves buffalo burgers.
    En el restaurante sirven hamburguesas de búfalo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bufalus', which is related to the Greek term 'boubalos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like a buffalo
    It is said of someone who has great strength or endurance.
    como un búfalo
    buffalo blood
    Expression used to refer to a brave or bold person.
    sangre de búfalo

    Related Words

    bison
    Large mammal, similar to the buffalo, found in North America.
    bisonte
    to tuck
    Action of making an animal, like a buffalo, slip or slide.
    bocar

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a strong or bulky person.
    That guy is a buffalo; he can lift a lot of weight.
    Ese tipo es un búfalo, puede levantar mucho peso.
    Used to describe someone who behaves roughly.
    Don't be a buffalo; try to be more considerate.
    No seas un búfalo, trata de ser más considerado.