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    Rabo (en. Tail)

    /ˈra.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Posterior extension of the body of many animals.
    The dog wagged its tail when it was happy.
    El perro movía el rabo cuando estaba feliz.
    Part of the tail; it refers to the most distal part of it.
    The cat's tail is very long and flexible.
    El rabo del gato es muy largo y flexible.
    In some contexts, it refers to a part of the human body in colloquial tone.
    He fell and hit his tail.
    Se cayó y se golpeó el rabo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rabus', meaning tail.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tail of a cloud
    Refers to a type of storm or cloudiness.
    rabo de nube
    to make fun of someone
    It means to mock or bother someone.
    darle a alguien por el rabo
    to be completely out of resources or money.
    It refers to being completely without resources or money.
    no tener ni un rabo

    Related Words

    tail
    Rear extremity that serves to balance or communicate emotions.
    cola
    appendage
    Part that is added or extended from something, in this case, a prolongation.
    apéndice

    Slang Meanings

    In some Latin American countries, it refers to the buttocks in a colloquial way.
    That guy has an impressive tail.
    Ese chico tiene un rabo impresionante.
    It is used in a derogatory context to refer to someone who is considered foolish.
    Don't be foolish, think before you act.
    No seas rabo, piensa antes de actuar.