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.