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.