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    Sapo (en. Toad)

    /ˈsapo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Amphibian of the family Bufonidae, with rough skin.
    The toad lives in humid areas and feeds on insects.
    El sapo vive en zonas húmedas y se alimenta de insectos.
    Treacherous person or one who betrays others.
    Don’t be a snitch, don’t tell what we talked about.
    No seas un sapo, no cuentes lo que hemos hablado.
    Colloquial term to refer to someone who is considered foolish.
    Stop acting like a fool, think it over before deciding.
    Deja de actuar como un sapo, piénsalo bien antes de decidir.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'sāpō', which means 'toad'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a snitch
    To inform on someone or to be a gossip.
    ser un sapo
    a toad from another well
    Refers to someone who is an intruder in a group.
    sapo de otro pozo

    Related Words

    frog
    Amphibian of the family Ranidae, generally with smooth skin.
    rana
    bufon
    Person who seeks to make others laugh or entertain.
    bufón

    Slang Meanings

    Informer
    That guy is a snitch, he always tells what he sees.
    Ese chico es un sapo, siempre cuenta lo que ve.
    Fool
    Don’t be a snitch, act logically.
    No seas sapo, actúa con lógica.