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    Ovejas (en. Sheep)

    /oˈβexas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Grazing animals, domesticated and raised by humans.
    The sheep graze in the field all day long.
    Las ovejas pastan en el campo durante todo el día.
    Mammals that belong to the genus Ovis.
    The sheep from this farm produces a lot of wool.
    La oveja de esta granja produce mucha lana.
    They are primarily raised for their meat and wool.
    The market for sheep meat has grown in recent years.
    El mercado de la carne de oveja ha crecido en los últimos años.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ovis', which means sheep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to count sheep
    It is an expression used to refer to the action of trying to sleep, imagining counting one after another.
    contar ovejas
    to bring the sheep to the shepherd
    It means to have things under control or in order.
    llevar las ovejas al pastor
    to be the black sheep
    It refers to a person who deviates from what is considered normal or acceptable within a group.
    ser oveja negra

    Related Words

    lamb
    Young sheep, especially when they are young.
    cordero
    wool
    Hair that covers the bodies of sheep and is used in the textile industry.
    lana
    shepherd
    A person who cares for and guides the sheep.
    pastor

    Slang Meanings

    To have multiple romantic interests.
    Don't be a sheep, choose just one person.
    No seas oveja, elige a una sola persona.
    To refer to someone who goes along with the opinion of the group.
    Don't be a sheep, think for yourself.
    No seas oveja, piensa por ti mismo.