Venados (en. Deer)

/beˈna.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Herbivorous mammal with a slender body and long legs, belonging to the deer family.
In the forest, many deer can be seen grazing.
En el bosque se pueden observar muchos venados pastando.
The white-tailed deer is a common species in North America.
The white-tailed deer adapts well to different habitats.
El venado cola blanca se adapta bien a diferentes hábitats.
Deer are an important part of the forest ecosystem.
Deer hunting is regulated to conserve their population.
La caza de venados está regulada para conservar su población.

Etymology

From Latin 'venator', meaning hunter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to see deer
To observe deer in their natural habitat.
ver venados
deer hunting
Activity of hunting deer for consumption or sport.
caza de venados
to run like a deer
To correspond to someone who runs very fast or moves with agility.
correr como venado

Related Words

deer
Generic name for various cervid mammals.
ciervo
cervid
Family of mammals that includes deer and moose.
cérvido
safari
Trip to observe or hunt deer in their habitat.
safari

Slang Meanings

A person who moves quickly or is elusive.
That boy is a deer; he always escapes when I look for him.
Ese chico es un venado, siempre se escapa cuando lo busco.
Someone who hides or avoids problems.
Don’t be a deer; face your responsibilities.
No seas un venado, enfréntate a tus responsabilidades.