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    Sapos (en. Toads)

    /ˈsapos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Amphibians with rough skin belonging to the family Bufonidae.
    Toads are known for their ability to jump great distances.
    Los sapos son conocidos por su habilidad de saltar grandes distancias.
    An animal in a developmental stage found between a frog and a toad.
    The larva would become a toad after going through the metamorphosis process.
    La larva se convertiría en un sapo tras pasar por el proceso de metamorfosis.
    A term used colloquially to refer to a treacherous or gossiping person.
    Don't be a toad, don't tell your friends' secrets.
    No seas sapo, no cuentes los secretos de tus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sapo', which designates amphibians of the family Bufonidae.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    other people's toad
    A person who reveals others' secrets.
    sapo de otros
    toad village
    A gossiping community or one that gets involved in others' affairs.
    pueblo sapo
    toad in the grass
    A person who hides to listen to others' conversations.
    sapo en la hierba

    Related Words

    frog
    An amphibian similar to the toad, usually with smoother skin.
    rana
    amphibian
    A class of vertebrates that includes toads and frogs.
    anfibio
    buffoon
    Synonym for toad; also used to refer to a joker.
    bufón

    Slang Meanings

    Gossiper or traitor.
    Don't trust him, he's a toad who always talks about others.
    No confíes en él, es un sapo que siempre habla de los demás.
    Someone who spies or meddles.
    That neighbor is a toad, he's always watching what we do.
    Ese vecino es un sapo, siempre está mirando lo que hacemos.