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    Reno (en. Reindeer)

    ˈre.no

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbivorous mammal characterized by its large antlers and thick fur.
    The reindeer is a key animal in the culture of the Sami people.
    El reno es un animal clave en la cultura de los pueblos sami.
    An animal usually associated with Christmas due to the figure of Rudolph.
    Reindeers pull Santa Claus's sleigh in Christmas stories.
    Los renos tiran el trineo de Santa Claus en las historias navideñas.
    It is often used in research on climate change in the Arctic.
    Scientists study reindeer to understand how global warming affects their habitat.
    Los científicos estudian el reno para entender cómo afecta el calentamiento global a su hábitat.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rēnō', which means 'deer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reindeer needle
    Refers to a tool used in the hunting of reindeer.
    aguja del reno
    reindeer sleigh
    It is a type of sleigh that is pulled by reindeer.
    trineo de reno

    Related Words

    caribou
    A type of reindeer that lives in North America.
    caribú
    deer
    Mammal that belongs to the same family as the reindeer.
    ciervo

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to someone very fast.
    That runner is a reindeer, he always wins the races.
    Ese corredor es un reno, siempre gana las carreras.
    Term to describe a person who is very funny.
    At the party, Juan is the reindeer, he always makes everyone laugh.
    En la fiesta, Juan es el reno, siempre hace reír a todos.