Novillos (en. Steers)

/noˈβiʎos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Animals of the bovine species that are between one and two years old.

The rancher raises bulls for meat production.

El ganadero cría novillos para la producción de carne.

Cattle that are in the fattening stage.

Bulls are fed forage and grains to gain weight quickly.

Los novillos se alimentan con forraje y granos para ganar peso rápidamente.

Uncastrated male bovines that are used for breeding.

The farmer selects the best bulls to improve the genetics of the herd.

El agricultor selecciona a los mejores novillos para mejorar la genética del rebaño.

It derives from the term 'novillo', which refers to a young bull.

to be as strong as an ox

To be very strong or in good physical shape.

estar como un novillo

fighting bull

A young bull trained for fighting.

novillo de pelea

to fatten bulls

The process of feeding bulls to increase their weight.

engordar novillos

bulls

Adult bovine animals, males that can be used for breeding or fighting.

toros

cow

Female bovine animal, generally intended for milk production.

vaca

cattle farming

Economic activity that involves breeding and managing livestock.

ganadería

Young, strong, and energetic person.

That guy is a bull, he is always full of energy.

Ese chico es un novillo, siempre está lleno de energía.

Someone who behaves clumsily or awkwardly.

Don't run like that, you look like a bull jumping around.

No corras así, pareces un novillo dando saltos.