lince rojo
/ˌlinθe ˈroxo/masculine
The English word 'bobcat' is translated into Spanish as lince rojo.
The term refers to the North American wild cat.
Meaning: North American wild cat (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Mexico and Central America, the term coyote is sometimes used to refer to a bobcat.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌlinθe ˈroxo/
Did you know?
- If you call someone a lince in Spanish, you are complimenting their sharp eyesight or keen perception, similar to calling someone 'eagle-eyed' in English.
- While lince rojo identifies the bobcat, using only the word lince in Spain usually refers to the Iberian lynx, one of the most endangered cats on Earth.
- The Spanish word rojo shares a common ancestor with the Portuguese word roxo, though they now describe different colors.
Examples in context
- El lince rojo es nativo de América del NorteThe bobcat is native to North America
- El león de montaña es un felino de gran agilidadThe bobcat is an agile feline
- El lince rojo vive en el bosque.The bobcat lives in the forest.
- Vi un lince rojo cerca de la casa.I saw a bobcat near the house.
- Ese lince rojo es muy rápido.That bobcat is very fast.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a nature documentary.
- Javier¿Es ese un lince rojo?Is that a bobcat?
- ElenaSí, es un lince rojo muy bonito.Yes, it is a very pretty bobcat.
- JavierParece un animal muy solitario.It looks like a very solitary animal.
- ElenaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bobcat” translations and entries lince rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lince, rojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
