Loba (en. She-wolf)

/ˈloba/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A woman who possesses characteristics or behaviors similar to a wolf.
She is a she-wolf in business, always looking for new opportunities.
Ella es una loba en el negocio, siempre buscando nuevas oportunidades.
Refers to a bold or energetic woman.
That group is full of she-wolves who know what they want.
Ese grupo está lleno de lobas que saben lo que quieren.
In the context of zoology, it is the female of the wolf.
The she-wolf cares for her cubs with great dedication.
La loba cuida de sus cachorros con gran dedicación.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'lupa', which means she-wolf.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solitary she-wolf
A woman who lives independently without depending on others.
loba solitaria
she-wolf in the pack
A woman who joins a group of friends in a social setting.
loba en la jauría

Related Words

wolf
Mammal of the canid family.
lobo
wolf cub
Wolf offspring.
lobezno
wolf den
Land where wolves inhabit.
lobería

Slang Meanings

A woman who is considered dominant or assertive in her field.
That girl is a she-wolf at work, always standing out.
Esa chica es una loba en el trabajo, siempre destacándose.
A term used to refer to women who seek to have multiple partners.
She is a she-wolf, dating several guys at the same time.
Es una loba, sale con varios chicos a la vez.