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    Novillo (en. Steer)

    /noˈbiʎo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Young bovine animal, generally from one to two years old.
    The bull was grazing peacefully in the field.
    El novillo pastaba tranquilamente en el campo.
    Uncastrated male bovine used for breeding or meat.
    The bull we bought weighed 400 kilos.
    El novillo que compramos pesó 400 kilos.
    Can refer to a bull that has not yet been fed for slaughter.
    The rancher cares about the well-being of the bull.
    El ganadero se preocupa por el bienestar del novillo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'novillus', a diminutive of 'novus', meaning 'new'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pack animal
    Bovine used for draft work.
    novillo de carga
    bullfighting bull
    Bovine raised and trained for bullfighting.
    novillo de lidia
    domestic bull
    Bovine raised at home or on small farms.
    novillo doméstico

    Related Words

    calf
    Young bovine, especially before reaching one year.
    ternero
    cow
    Female bovine, usually adult.
    vaca
    ox
    Castrated male bovine used as a draft animal.
    buey

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate term for referring to a friend or companion.
    Hey, bull! How have you been?
    ¡Hola, novillo! ¿Cómo has estado?
    Use of 'novillo' to refer to someone who is inexperienced in a topic.
    You are a novice at this, let me help you.
    Eres un novillo en esto, déjame ayudarte.