Reses (en. Cattle)

/ˈrese̞s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: Set of bovine animals that are raised for the exploitation of their meat or milk.
English: The farm has several cattle that produce milk daily.
La granja tiene varias reses que producen leche diariamente.
English: Commonly refers to cows and bulls in an agricultural context.
English: The farmers take great care of their cattle.
Los campesinos cuidan sus reses con mucho esmero.
English: Group of animals that graze in a field or meadow.
English: The cattle graze peacefully in the meadow.
Las reses pastan tranquilamente en el prado.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'rēse', which refers to livestock.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to the cattle
English: An expression indicating that something is done naturally or effortlessly.
a la res
English: to count cattle
English: Refers to counting something trivial or unimportant.
contar reses
English: to pass the cattle
English: Indicates that one must go through a process or an examination.
pasar la res

Related Words

English: cow
English: Female bovine, used for milk production.
vaca
English: bull
English: Male bovine, known for its strength and robustness.
toro
English: cattle ranching
English: Economic activity related to livestock breeding.
ganadería

Slang Meanings

English: Used in the context of very large or strong people.
English: That player is a real beast on the field.
Ese jugador es una verdadera res en el campo.
English: Referring to someone clumsy or not agile.
English: Don't be such a beast, move faster.
No seas tan res, muévete más rápido.