Panda (en. Panda)

/ˈpanda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Mammal considered a symbol of conservation.
The panda is known for its black and white fur.
El panda es conocido por su pelaje blanco y negro.
Animal that lives in bamboo forests.
Pandas spend most of the day eating bamboo.
Los pandas pasan la mayor parte del día comiendo bambú.
Species endangered.
Efforts to protect the panda include the creation of natural reserves.
Los esfuerzos para proteger al panda incluyen la creación de reservas naturales.

Etymology

The word 'panda' comes from the Old French 'panda', which is derived from a term like 'bambou'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

paper panda
Group of papers or documents presented together.
panda de papel
black and white panda
Direct reference to the appearance of the panda.
panda blanco y negro

Related Words

bamboo
Woody plant of high strength that constitutes the main diet of the panda.
bambú
conservation
Actions and strategies to protect endangered species like the panda.
conservación
extinction
Situation in which a species like the panda is threatened with extinction.
extinción

Slang Meanings

Person who is lazy or inactive.
Don't be a panda, help me with the work!
No seas panda, ¡ayúdame con el trabajo!
Someone who stays in one place doing nothing.
That guy is just a panda, he spends all day on the couch.
Ese chico solo es un panda, se la pasa en el sofá todo el día.