Hienas (en. Hyenas)

/j'e.nas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Group of mammals that includes various species found in Africa and Asia.

Hyenas are usually seen in family groups.

Las hienas suelen ser vistas en grupos familiares.

Scavenger animal that feeds on the remains of other animals.

Hyenas are essential for the ecosystem by cleaning up carrion.

Las hienas son esenciales para el ecosistema al limpiar la carroña.

Species known for its laugh, which is a form of communication.

The sound made by hyenas is sometimes confused with human laughter.

El sonido que emiten las hienas a veces se confunde con una risa humana.

From Latin 'hyaena', and this from Greek 'ὕαινα' (húaina).

hyena laugh

Expression used to refer to a mocking or malicious laugh.

risa de hiena

to be like a hyena

It refers to a person who acts in a treacherous or dishonest manner.

ser como una hiena

to attack like hyenas

Description of group attacks, especially to intimidate or assault.

atacar como hienas

spotted hyena

Species of hyena characterized by its spotted fur.

hiena manchada

striped hyena

Species of hyena that has striped fur.

hiena rayada

carnivore

Organism that primarily feeds on meat.

carnívoro

Treacherous or disloyal person.

Don't trust him, he's a hyena.

No te fíes de él, es una hiena.

Someone who mockingly laughs at the suffering of others.

That girl behaves like a hyena when she hears bad news.

Esa chica se comporta como una hiena cuando se entera de malas noticias.