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    Vaca (en. Cow)

    /ˈbaka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ruminant mammal that is raised mainly for its meat and milk.
    The cow was grazing peacefully in the field.
    La vaca pastaba tranquilamente en el campo.
    Female of the bovine species.
    The cow feeds her calf with milk.
    La vaca alimenta a su ternero con leche.
    Used in some contexts to refer to a woman in a derogatory or mocking way.
    Don't be a cow, be kinder to your friends.
    No seas una vaca, sé más amable con tus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vacca', which means cow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a cow
    To be very big or heavy.
    estar como una vaca
    sacred cow
    Something or someone that cannot be criticized or touched.
    vaca sagrada
    to give someone a cow
    To provide someone with an opportunity or benefit effortlessly.
    darle a alguien una vaca

    Related Words

    bulls
    Males of the bovine species that are raised for their meat or breeding.
    toros
    calf
    Offspring of the cow, which still depends on maternal milk.
    ternero
    milk
    White liquid produced by cows, used in human nutrition.
    leche

    Slang Meanings

    Unattractive woman.
    That girl is a cow, I’m not interested.
    Esa chica es una vaca, no me interesa.
    A person who is lazy or complains a lot.
    Don't be a cow, get up and do something.
    No seas vaca, levántate y haz algo.