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    Coyotes (en. Coyotes)

    /koˈjotes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Species of carnivorous mammal that lives in North America.
    Coyotes are known for their characteristic howl.
    Los coyotes son conocidos por su aullido característico.
    A person who helps others cross borders illegally.
    Coyotes often charge large sums of money for their services.
    Los coyotes suelen cobrar grandes sumas de dinero por sus servicios.

    Etymology

    From the Nahuatl 'coyōtl', which means 'coyote'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hunt like a coyote
    To hunt in a sly and stealthy manner.
    cazar como un coyote
    be smarter than a coyote
    To be very intelligent and cunning in a situation.
    ser más astuto que un coyote

    Related Words

    coyoteing
    Act of helping to cross borders illegally.
    coyoteando
    coyotaje
    Activity of coyotes that assist in the illegal crossing of borders.
    coyotaje

    Slang Meanings

    A person who traffics migrants.
    That coyote got rich thanks to human trafficking.
    Ese coyote se hizo rico gracias al tráfico de personas.
    Illegal border crosser.
    Coyotes often take their clients through dangerous routes.
    Los coyotes suelen llevar a sus clientes por rutas peligrosas.