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    Oveja (en. Sheep)

    /oˈβexa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Domesticated animal that belongs to the family of bovids.
    The sheep was grazing peacefully in the field.
    La oveja pastaba tranquilamente en el campo.
    Female of the ram.
    The sheep gave birth to two lambs.
    La oveja dio a luz a dos corderitos.
    Wool obtained from the sheep.
    The sweater is made of sheep wool.
    El suéter está hecho de lana de oveja.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ovis', which means sheep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To count sheep
    Method to fall asleep.
    contar ovejas
    To have a sheep's head
    To be naive or not very intelligent.
    tener cabeza de oveja
    To lead someone like a sheep to the slaughter
    To lead someone into a dangerous situation without them realizing it.
    llevar a alguien como oveja al matadero

    Related Words

    Lamb
    Young of the sheep.
    cordero
    Woolly
    Related to the wool of sheep.
    lanar
    Shepherd
    Person who takes care of sheep.
    pastor

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a silly or gullible person.
    Don't be a sheep, think for yourself.
    No seas oveja, piensa por ti mismo.
    Someone who follows others without questioning.
    He's a sheep, he always does what others say.
    Es un oveja, siempre hace lo que los demás dicen.