Fieras (en. Wild animals)

/ˈfjɛras/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Wild or monstrous creatures.
The beasts at the zoo attract many visitors.
Las fieras del zoo atraen a muchos visitantes.
People who act aggressively or wildly.
In the discussion, they acted like true beasts.
En la discusión se comportaron como verdaderas fieras.
Beings that stand out for their strength or aggressiveness.
He is a fierce competitor, a beast in sports.
Es un competidor feroz, una fiera en el deporte.

Etymology

From Latin 'ferus', which means 'wild'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fight like beasts
To fight with great intensity and ferocity.
luchar como fieras
to have beasts at home
To have very aggressive or difficult people in one’s close environment.
tener fieras en casa
to be a beast at work
To be very hardworking and competitive.
ser una fiera en el trabajo

Related Words

fiercely
In a fierce or intense manner.
fieramente
fierceness
The state of being fierce or wild.
fieridad
wild beast
Wild animal that has not been domesticated.
fiera salvaje

Slang Meanings

Very combative or intense person.
On the dance floor, she is a beast, she doesn't stop moving.
En la pista de baile, es una fiera, no para de moverse.
Someone with great skill or ability in a field.
That guitarist is a beast, he plays incredibly well.
Ese guitarrista es una fiera, toca increíblemente bien.