Llama (en. Calls)

/ˈʎama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A South American mammal of the camel family, used as a pack animal.

The llama is a symbol of Andean culture.

La llama es un símbolo de la cultura andina.

The name of a bonfire or fire, especially one used for cooking.

I lit the flame in the fireplace to warm the house.

Encendí la llama en la chimenea para calentar la casa.

From Quechua 'lama'.

to add fuel to the fire

To provoke or fuel a conflict.

echar leña a la llama

to keep the flame alive

To maintain passion or interest in something.

mantener viva la llama

it is a flame

Refers to something that is very intense or burning.

es una llama

alpaca

Another animal from the camel family, similar to the llama.

alpaca

vicuña

A species of South American camelid with fine hair.

vicuña

fire

Combustion that produces flames.

fuego

A very enthusiastic or passionate person.

That girl is a flame when she talks about her favorite band.

Esa chica es una llama cuando habla de su banda favorita.

Something that generates a lot of energy or excitement.

That party was on another level, it was a flame!

Esa fiesta estuvo a otro nivel, ¡fue una llama!