Zagal (en. Swain)

/θaˈɣal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Young person who attends to and cares for sheep.

The zagal woke up early to take the sheep to pasture.

El zagal se levantó temprano para llevar a las ovejas al pasto.

Boy or young person in general.

That zagal has a lot of potential in soccer.

Ese zagal tiene mucho potencial en el fútbol.

From Old Spanish, with roots in the Latin term 'cālum' meaning 'young.'

to be a zagal

To be a young and inexperienced person.

ser un zagal

field zagal

A young person who works in the field taking care of animals.

zagal de campo

mischievous zagal

A playful or unruly boy.

zagal travieso

shepherd

Person who guides and cares for herds, especially sheep.

pastor

sheep

Domestic animal that is part of the ruminant family.

oveja

field

Extensive land, especially intended for agriculture or livestock.

campo

Young boy.

That zagal is very active in school.

Ese zagal es muy activo en la escuela.

A person who is somewhat mischievous.

Don't pay attention to that zagal, he's always getting into mischief.

No hagas caso a ese zagal, siempre está haciendo travesuras.