Llamas (en. Flames)
/ʝa.mas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Herbivorous mammal from the camelid family.
Llamas are intelligent and social animals.
Las llamas son animales inteligentes y sociales.
Domestic creature used as a pack animal.
In the Andes, llamas are used to transport goods.
En los Andes, las llamas son usadas para transportar mercancías.
The fur of the llama, which is used to make clothing and textiles.
The sweater is made of llama wool.
El suéter está hecho de lana de llama.
Etymology
From the Quechua 'lama', which refers to this animal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flame of love
Expression that refers to being in love.
llama de amor
to call someone
To get in touch with someone by phone.
llamar a alguien
calls attention
To generate interest or curiosity in something.
llama la atención
Related Words
alpaca
Animal similar to the llama, known for its wool.
alpaca
camelid
Class of mammals to which llamas belong.
camélido
Andes
Mountainous region where llamas are commonly found.
ande
Slang Meanings
Someone who talks a lot or is very expressive.
That girl is a real llama; she doesn't stop talking.
Esa chica es una verdadera llama, no para de hablar.
Someone who attracts attention excessively.
At the party, that outfit makes her a llama.
En la fiesta, esa vestimenta la convierte en una llama.