Tigre (en. Tiger)

/ˈti.ɣɾe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Wild mammal that lives in Asia and is known for its orange fur with black stripes.

The tiger is one of the most majestic big cats in the world.

El tigre es uno de los grandes felinos más majestuosos del mundo.

Symbol of strength and bravery in many cultures.

The tiger is considered a symbol of power in certain Eastern traditions.

El tigre es considerado un símbolo de poder en ciertas tradiciones orientales.

From the Latin 'tigris', which comes from the Greek 'τίγρις' (tigris).

To see like a tiger

To observe carefully and attentively.

ver como un tigre

To be fiercer than a tiger

To be very aggressive or determined in a situation.

ser más feroz que un tigre

To carry a tiger in your skin

To be a person who appears to be strong or dangerous.

llevar tigre en la piel

Tigress

Female of the tiger.

tigresa

Ocelot

Smaller feline from the cat family, similar to the tiger.

tigrillo

Feline

Member of the cat family, which includes tigers.

felino

Tiger as a symbol of strength in a group.

In the team, he is the tiger who drives us all forward.

En el equipo, él es el tigre que nos impulsa a todos.

A friend or companion who is very clever.

That play was brilliant, you are a tiger at these things.

Esa jugada fue brillante, eres un tigre para estas cosas.