Mamut (en. Mammoth)

/maˈmut/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Herbivorous mammal of the elephant family that lived during the Pleistocene.

Example Sentence: The woolly mammoth was known for its thick fur.

El mamut lanudo era conocido por su espeso pelaje.

Definition: Figure or symbol of something very large or colossal.

Example Sentence: That building is a true architectural mammoth.

Ese edificio es un verdadero mamut arquitectónico.

Definition: Refers to a large size or volume in a colloquial context.

Example Sentence: The pizza we ordered is a mammoth.

La pizza que pedimos es un mamut.

Etymology/Origin: From Russian 'mamont', believed to derive from a word in a Siberian language meaning 'land' or 'dark earth'.

Common Phrase: social media mammoth

Meaning: A person who uses social media excessively.

mamut de las redes sociales

Common Phrase: to have a mammoth at home

Meaning: To have a big problem or burden at home.

tener un mamut en casa

Common Phrase: to work like a mammoth

Meaning: To work hard or intensely.

trabajar como un mamut

Related Word: elephant

Description: Large mammal that belongs to the same family as the mammoth.

elefante

Related Word: prehistoric

Description: Pertaining to a time before written history.

prehistórico

Slang Meaning: Something that is extremely large or heavy.

Example: That car is a mammoth.

Ese coche es un mamut.

Slang Meaning: A person who is very strong or resilient.

Example: That person is a mammoth at work.

Esa persona es un mamut en el trabajo.