Yegua (en. Mare)

/ˈjeɡwa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Female horse, used for breeding or riding.

Example Sentence: The black mare gallops gracefully through the meadow.

La yegua negra galopa con gracia por el prado.

Definition: An old way of referring to a woman, sometimes with negative connotations.

Example Sentence: Don't be a mare and take it easy.

No seas yegua y tómalo con calma.

Definition: Used in livestock farming to describe certain breeds of domestic horses.

Example Sentence: The purebred mare was awarded in the competition.

La yegua de raza pura fue premiada en la competencia.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'equā', which means 'mare' or 'female horse'.

Phrase: to be like a mare

Meaning: To be very excited or restless.

estar como una yegua

Phrase: don't be a mare

Meaning: Don't be silly or naive.

no seas yegua

Phrase: battle mare

Meaning: Strong and resilient woman.

yegua de batalla

Related Word: horse

Description: Male animal of the same species as the mare.

caballo

Related Word: colt

Description: Male horse offspring.

potro

Related Word: gelding

Description: Offspring of a mare.

yeguarizo

Slang Meaning: A person who acts recklessly.

Example: Don't be a mare, think it over before deciding.

No seas yegua, piénsalo bien antes de decidir.

Slang Meaning: A woman with a strong or dominant character.

Example: She is a mare, she always knows what she wants.

Ella es una yegua, siempre sabe lo que quiere.