lince rojo
standard name
The bobcat is called lince rojo in Spanish, and in Mexico many people also say gato montés, which means "mountain cat".
Meaning: a wild North American cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| lince rojo | standard name |
| gato montés | common |
The standard name appears in books and nature programs. Gato montés is the everyday name used by people who live near the animal's habitat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The bobcat lives from southern Canada to central Mexico. The word lince alone can also refer to other lynx species.
Did you know?
- The bobcat is named for its short tail, which looks "bobbed", but in Spanish the name lince rojo refers to its reddish fur.
Examples in context
- Vimos un lince rojo en el desierto.We saw a bobcat in the desert.
- El gato montés caza conejos.The bobcat hunts rabbits.
Example conversation
Biologist Raúl talks with a student, Luisa, during a field trip in Sonora.
- Luisa¿Eso es un lince rojo?Is that a bobcat?
- RaúlSí, pero no te acerques.Yes, but do not get close.
- LuisaQué hermoso animal.What a beautiful animal.
