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    Gorila (en. Gorilla)

    /ɡoˈɾila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Primate of the hominid group, characterized by its large size and strength.
    The gorilla is known for its social behavior in family groups.
    El gorila es conocido por su comportamiento social en grupos familiares.
    A person of great strength or bulk, often used informally.
    That gorilla at the party wouldn't stop lifting weights.
    Ese gorila en la fiesta no paraba de levantar pesas.
    An exhibit animal in zoos that attracts the attention of visitors.
    The children were fascinated watching the gorilla at the zoo.
    Los niños estaban fascinados viendo al gorila en el zoológico.

    Etymology

    From the English term 'gorilla', which comes from the Greek 'gorillai', meaning 'hairy women'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a gorilla
    To act aggressively or dominantly.
    ser un gorila
    to have the strength of a gorilla
    To have remarkable physical strength.
    tener fuerza de gorila
    to look like a gorilla
    To appear to be very strong or robust.
    parecer un gorila

    Related Words

    chimpanzee
    Smaller and more agile primate than the gorilla.
    chimpancé
    orangutan
    Another type of primate that lives in tropical forests.
    orangután
    human
    Species to which humans belong, closely related to the gorilla.
    humano

    Slang Meanings

    Very strong or muscular person.
    That guy is a gorilla, he can lift anything.
    Ese tipo es un gorila, puede levantar cualquier cosa.
    Someone who acts authoritatively or violently.
    Don't be a gorilla, speak calmly.
    No seas un gorila, habla con calma.