Yeguas (en. Mares)
/ˈjeɡ.was/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Mammal that belongs to the species Equus ferus caballus.
There are several mares in heat in the stable.
En el establo hay varias yeguas que están en celo.
Mare that is used for breeding horses.
The farm mare just gave birth to a foal.
La yegua de la granja acaba de parir un potro.
Female of an adult horse.
Mares are widely used in rural work.
Las yeguas son muy utilizadas en el trabajo rural.
Etymology
From Latin 'equus', related to equestrian.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put the mares in the corral
To gather or group the mares in a closed space.
meter las yeguas en el corral
to be like a mare
To be very excited or restless.
estar como una yegua
Related Words
horse
Male of the species Equus ferus caballus.
caballo
colt
Young offspring of a horse or mare.
potro
equine
Referring to horses in general.
caballar
Slang Meanings
It refers to a strong or determined woman.
That woman is a mare at work; she always leads the projects.
Esa mujer es una yegua en el trabajo, siempre lidera los proyectos.
In some contexts, it may refer to a woman who is somewhat aggressive or dominant.
Don't mess with her; she is a mare when she gets angry.
No te metas con ella; es una yegua cuando se enoja.