Víbora (en. Snake)

/ˈbi.βo.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Predatory reptile that is usually venomous.

The viper is a reptile found in various regions of the world.

La víbora es un reptil que se encuentra en diversas regiones del mundo.

Malicious or treacherous person.

He had to deal with a viper in his own work team.

Tuvo que lidiar con una víbora en su propio equipo de trabajo.

Any species of the viper family.

The zoo has a very interesting exhibition of vipers.

En el zoo hay una exhibición de víboras muy interesante.

From the Latin 'vipera', meaning 'poisonous woman', the feminine form of 'viper'.

to be a viper

To be a cunning and treacherous person.

ser una víbora

coastal viper

Common name for some species of vipers, especially from coastal regions.

víbora de la costa

viperine

Pertaining to or referring to vipers.

viperino

reptile

Vertebrate animal with a body covered in scales.

reptil

A person who acts with malice.

Don't trust him, he's a viper who only seeks his own benefit.

No confíes en él, es una víbora que solo busca su propio beneficio.

Someone who behaves deceitfully.

Be careful with that viper, she doesn't tell the truth.

Cuidado con esa víbora, no dice la verdad.