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    Culebras (en. Snakes)

    /kuˈleβɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elongated reptiles without limbs.
    Snakes are common in forests and prairies.
    Las culebras son comunes en los bosques y praderas.
    Refers to various types of non-venomous snakes.
    In grandfather's garden, we sometimes see snakes slithering among the plants.
    En el jardín del abuelo a veces vemos culebras que se deslizan entre las plantas.
    In some regions, it is used metaphorically to refer to people who are deceitful or treacherous.
    His friends have treated him like snakes with their lies.
    Sus amigos lo han tratado como culebras con sus mentiras.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'colubra', which means snake.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    More snakes than a river
    Refers to a complicated situation with many problems.
    Más culebras que un río
    A snake that doesn't bite is not a snake
    A warning about not trusting appearances.
    Culebra que no muerde, no es culebra

    Related Words

    snake
    Reptile of the order of ophidians, which can be venomous or not.
    serpiente
    ophidian
    Related to snakes.
    ofidio

    Slang Meanings

    Deceitful or treacherous person.
    Don’t trust her, she’s a snake.
    No confíes en ella, es una culebra.
    Difficult or complicated situation full of problems.
    You got into a tricky situation with that business.
    Te metiste en una culebra con ese negocio.