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    Vacas (en. Cattle)

    /ˈbaka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Herbivorous mammals that belong to the family of bovids.
    The cows graze in the field during the day.
    Las vacas pastan en el campo durante el día.
    Female of the bovine; the male is called bull.
    The cow had a healthy calf.
    La vaca tuvo una cría saludable.
    Animal commonly used in agriculture for the production of milk and meat.
    The dairy industry depends on cows.
    La industria láctea depende de las vacas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vacca'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a cow
    To be very big or heavy.
    estar como una vaca
    to pool money
    To contribute money among several people for a common expense.
    hacer vacas
    sacred cow
    To refer to something that cannot be criticized or destroyed.
    vaca sagrada

    Related Words

    bull
    Male of the bovine.
    toro
    calf
    Calf of the cow.
    ternera
    milk
    Liquid produced by cows.
    leche

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a fat person.
    Look at that guy, he's bigger than a cow.
    Mira a ese tipo, está más grande que una vaca.
    Used in some countries to refer to chubby but attractive girls.
    She's a cow, but she has her charm.
    Ella es una vaca, pero tiene su encanto.