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    Cordera (en. Lamb)

    /korˈðeɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lamb that has reached a certain age or that has been weaned.
    The lamb was grazing peacefully in the meadow.
    La cordera pastaba tranquila en el prado.
    In some regions, it is used to refer to young sheep intended for breeding.
    The farmer selected a lamb for breeding.
    La granjera seleccionó una cordera para la cría.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cordĕra', which means 'female lamb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave someone on a tightrope
    To place someone in an uncertain or dangerous situation.
    dejar en la cuerda floja
    to be one's mother's favorite
    To be someone's favorite daughter.
    ser la cordera de su madre

    Related Words

    lamb
    Young of the sheep.
    cordero
    sheep
    Domestic animal of the ovine species.
    oveja

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to an innocent or naive person.
    Don't be a lamb, be wary of false promises.
    No seas cordera, desconfía de las promesas falsas.
    It is used in certain regions to refer to a weak person or one who is easily influenced.
    You are a lamb if you always do what you are told.
    Eres una cordera si siempre haces lo que te dicen.