nombres de animales
/nombɾes de animales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "animal names" is nombres de animales in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nombres (names), de (of) and animales (animals).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations for specific animals include chucho for dog in some Latin American countries and minino for cat in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the specific names belonging to a specific group of animals, the definite articles are often added to both nouns: los nombres de los animales.
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾes de animales/
Did you know?
- The word vaca for 'cow' is used in the phrase hacer una vaca, which means to pool money together for a shared purchase.
- In several Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase estar como una cabra (to be like a goat) means that someone is completely crazy.
- The term cabrón comes from cabra (goat) and is used across the Spanish-speaking world to mean everything from a 'jerk' to a 'tough guy' depending on the tone.
Examples in context
- En Brasil usamos mucho los nombres de animales como adjetivos.In Brazil, we often use animal names as adjectives.This sentence shows how nombres de animales can be used as adjectives in Brazil.Tatoeba #985805 by Shishir, translation #11244541 by DJ_Saidez
- El perro es conocido como el mejor amigo del hombre.The dog is known as man's best friend.
- El gato es un animal independiente y curioso.The cat is an independent and curious animal.
- El pájaro canta hermosas melodías por la mañana.The bird sings beautiful melodies in the morning.
- El caballo es un animal noble y fuerte.The horse is a noble and strong animal.
- La vaca proporciona leche y carne.The cow provides milk and meat.
- El perrito está tan tierno y juguetón. ¡Me encanta!The little dog is so cute and playful. I love it!
- ¡Mira ese gatito tan travieso! Parece que quiere jugar.Look at that naughty little cat! It seems like it wants to play.
- ¿Has visto qué colorido es ese pajarito?Have you seen how colorful that little bird is?
- Ese caballito es tan bonito, ¡me gustaría montarlo!That little horse is so beautiful, I would love to ride it!
- ¡Mira esa vaquita tan tranquila pastando en el prado!Look at that peaceful little cow grazing in the meadow!
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are studying for a Spanish class.
- JavierSofía, ¿estudiaste los nombres de animales hoy?Sofía, did you study the animal names today?
- SofíaSí, Javier, ya los repasé todos.Yes, Javier, I already reviewed them all.
- JavierMe confundo con algunos nombres de animales.I get confused with some animal names.
- SofíaPodemos practicarlos juntos ahora.We can practice them together now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
