Cabra (en. Goat)

/ˈka.βɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Domestic ruminant mammal, whose meat, milk, and skin are used.

The goat is a very important animal in agriculture.

La cabra es un animal muy importante en la agricultura.

It is also used to refer to a woman with characteristics or attitudes of machismo.

That woman is a goat because she always wants to be in control.

Esa mujer es una cabra porque siempre quiere tener el control.

In some contexts, it is used to refer to a mischievous or cheerful person.

My friend is a goat; he's always making jokes.

Mi amigo es un cabra, siempre está haciendo bromas.

The term 'goat' comes from the Latin 'cabra', which has the same meaning.

to act like a goat

To act in a crazy or eccentric manner.

andar como cabra

to get along like a dog and a goat

To have a very conflictive relationship.

llevarse como el perro y la cabra

bastard

Term that can refer to a cunning or deceitful person.

cabrón

baby goat

Young goat.

cabrito

goat farming

Place where goats are raised or kept.

cabrería

Crazy or eccentric person.

Don’t trust her; she’s a total goat.

No te fíes de ella, es una cabra total.

Someone who behaves in a very wild manner.

That party was amazing; everyone was a bunch of goats.

Esa fiesta estuvo increíble, todos eran unos cabras.