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    Jumento (en. Donkey)

    /xuˈmento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Domestic mammal of the equine family, similar to the donkey and generally used as a pack animal.
    The mule is a very resilient animal used in the field.
    El jumento es un animal muy resistente que se utiliza en el campo.
    Foolish or clumsy person.
    Don't be a mule, think it through before acting.
    No seas jumento, piénsalo bien antes de actuar.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'iumentum', which means 'pack animal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a mule
    To act clumsily or foolishly.
    hacer un jumento
    to be a mule
    To be very foolish or clumsy.
    ser un jumento
    to carry like a mule
    To work hard carrying heavy loads.
    cargar como un jumento

    Related Words

    donkey
    An animal similar to the mule, used for work and transport.
    asno
    burro
    Another common name to refer to the donkey.
    burro

    Slang Meanings

    Fool, clumsy.
    Stop acting like a mule!
    ¡Deja de actuar como un jumento!
    A person who does not easily understand things.
    That guy is a mule; he never gets what they are telling him.
    Ese tipo es un jumento, nunca capta lo que le dicen.