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    Oso (en. Bear)

    /ˈoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large mammal, generally covered in fur, that feeds on plants and occasionally on meat.
    The grizzly bear is a symbol of northern wildlife.
    El oso pardo es un símbolo de la fauna del norte.
    Foolish or not very clever person.
    Don’t be a bear, think carefully before you act.
    No seas un oso, piensa bien antes de actuar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ursus', which means bear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act foolishly
    To act in a foolish or clumsy manner.
    hacer el oso
    teddy bear
    A toy that represents a bear, usually made of plush.
    oso de peluche
    like a bear
    Refers to a person who behaves clumsily or untidily.
    como un oso

    Related Words

    black bear
    Species of bear that is mainly found in North America.
    oso negro
    polar bear
    Species of bear that lives in Arctic and sub-Arctic areas.
    oso polar

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some cultures to refer to a robust or large-sized person.
    That guy is a bear; he can carry many things at once.
    Ese chico es un oso, puede cargar muchas cosas a la vez.
    In the LGBTQ+ community, it refers to a big, hairy man who identifies as a bear.
    At the party, there were many bears showing off their best outfits.
    En la fiesta había muchos osos luciendo sus mejores trajes.