Sarrió (en. He snarled)

/saˈrjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Mountain goat of the bovidae family, which inhabits mountainous regions.
The sarrio traversed the slopes of the mountain with agility.
El sarrio recorrió las laderas de la montaña con agilidad.
Animal noted for its spiral horns and dense coat.
Sarriones are difficult to spot in their natural habitat.
Los sarriones son difíciles de avistar en su hábitat natural.

Etymology

From Latin 'sarrio', related to mountainous fauna.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sarrio in the mountain
Reference to wildlife in mountainous areas.
sarrio en la montaña
sarrio in danger
Indicative of the conservation of this species.
sarrio en peligro

Related Words

bovidae
Mammal of the order Artiodactyla that includes goats and sheep.
bóvido
mountainous
Relating to the mountain or mountain life.
montañés

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for someone who is agile or resilient.
That guy is a sarrio, he always climbs the mountains without getting tired.
Ese chico es un sarrio, siempre sube las montañas sin cansarse.