binturong
/bintuɾonɡ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for binturong is binturong.
The term refers to a specific species of civet.
Meaning: species of civet (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bintuɾonɡ/
Did you know?
- The nickname gato aromático refers to the fact that the binturong smells like buttered popcorn.
- The word binturong is almost exclusively found in scientific or wildlife documentaries in Spanish, as the animal does not exist in the wild in any Spanish-speaking country.
- In Spanish scientific contexts, you might encounter the name 'viverra', which relates to the taxonomic family of this animal.
Examples in context
- El binturong es un animal muy curioso.The binturong is a very curious animal.
- Vi un binturong en el zoológico.I saw a binturong at the zoo.
- Ese binturong tiene un pelaje negro.That binturong has black fur.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at a nature documentary.
- María¿Qué es ese animal, Alejandro?What is that animal, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEs un binturong.It is a binturong.
- MaríaNunca había visto un binturong antes.I had never seen a binturong before.
- AlejandroEs una especie muy interesante.It is a very interesting species.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
