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    Conejos (en. Rabbits)

    /koˈne.xos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbivorous mammal with a robust body, long ears, and very developed hind legs that lives on the ground.
    Rabbits are very social animals that usually live in groups.
    Los conejos son animales muy sociables que suelen vivir en grupos.
    Portion of land where rabbits are raised.
    The farm has a rabbitry where they breed rabbits for sale.
    La granja tiene un conejal donde crían conejos para la venta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cuniculus', which means 'rabbit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a rabbit
    To be very alert or nervous.
    estar como un conejo
    to make rabbits
    To have intimate relations; it is a colloquial way to refer to sexual activity.
    hacer conejos
    to be slower than a rabbit
    To be extremely slow to act or react.
    ser más lento que un conejo

    Related Words

    guinea pig
    Animal used in experimentation and as a pet.
    conejo de indias
    wild rabbit
    Variety of rabbit that lives freely in the countryside.
    conejo de campo
    domestic rabbit
    Rabbit raised as a pet in households.
    conejo domestico

    Slang Meanings

    People who get involved in activities without thinking.
    That guy always does things like a rabbit, without thinking about the consequences.
    Ese tipo siempre hace cosas como un conejo, sin pensar en las consecuencias.
    Term used to refer to someone who gets scared easily.
    Don't be a rabbit, venture out to do something new.
    No seas conejo, aventúrate a hacer algo nuevo.