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    Corderos (en. Lambs)

    /korˈdeɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small sheep, especially before reaching adulthood.
    The lambs grazed peacefully in the meadow.
    Los corderos pastaban tranquilos en el prado.
    Lambs raised for meat production.
    On the farm, they raise lambs for the next fair.
    En la granja, crían corderos para la próxima feria.
    Progeny of the sheep.
    A sheep can give birth to one or more lambs a year.
    Una oveja puede parir uno o más corderos al año.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'corderus', which means 'lamb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like a lamb
    It refers to someone who is innocent or tender.
    como un cordero
    to make lambs
    To raise or take care of lambs.
    hacer corderos
    to run like a lamb
    It is said of someone who runs carefreely.
    correr como cordero

    Related Words

    sheep
    Domestic animals of the sheep species, adults.
    ovejas
    baby lamb
    Young lamb, often used to refer to a lamb in affectionate terms.
    corderito
    group of lambs
    Flock or group of lambs.
    corderada

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts in a docile or submissive manner.
    Don't be a lamb, defend your ideas.
    No seas cordero, defiende tus ideas.
    In some regions, a very close group of friends.
    Let's have a group of lambs to go out this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer una corderada para salir este fin de semana.