Semental (en. Stallion)

/semen'tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: It refers to a male used to mate with females for the purpose of reproduction.

Example Sentence: The farm stallion was chosen for its excellent genetics.

El semental de la granja fue elegido por su excelente genética.

Definition: It is generally associated with horses, but can also refer to other animals.

Example Sentence: The Arabian stallion is highly valued in the equine world.

El semental árabe es muy apreciado en el mundo equino.

Definition: It is used in the selective breeding of animals to improve specific traits.

Example Sentence: The owner selected a stallion with pedigree for his mare.

El dueño seleccionó un semental con pedigree para su yegua.

Etymology Origin: From Latin 'semental' which relates to the breeding of progeny in animals.

Phrase: breeding stallion

Meaning: It refers to a stallion used specifically for breeding other animals.

semental de cría

Phrase: good stallion quality

Meaning: It is used to describe a stallion with good genetics.

buena sementalía

Related Word: breeder

Description: Animal that is used for reproduction.

reproductor

Related Word: offspring

Description: Descendants of an animal.

cría

Slang Meaning: It is used to describe a very attractive and desirable man.

Slang Example: That guy is a stallion; all the girls are looking at him.

Ese chico es un semental, todas las chicas lo miran.

Slang Meaning: It refers to someone who is very successful with the opposite sex.

Slang Example: He is a stallion at parties; he always has someone to dance with.

Es un semental en las fiestas, siempre tiene a alguien con quien bailar.