estampado de leopardo
/estampado de leopaɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cheetah print" is translated into Spanish as estampado de leopardo.
This phrase refers to a pattern on fabric that resembles the spots of a large wild cat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain areas of Spain, you may encounter the expression estampado de guepardo.
How do you pronounce it?
/estampado de leopaɾdo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
While guepardo is the literal translation for "cheetah", Spanish speakers almost exclusively use leopardo to refer to this specific spotted pattern.
Did you know?
- The word leopardo is actually a linguistic hybrid, combining the Ancient Greek words for 'lion' and 'male panther'.
- Spanish speakers use leopardo for patterns that would be called 'cheetah', 'leopard' or even 'jaguar' print in English, often blurring the distinction between the species.
- In Spanish, the term animal print is frequently used as a loanword from English to describe the general category of wild cat patterns, including estampado de leopardo.
Examples in context
- Creo que los zapatos de estampado de guepardo son muy audaces y atractivos.I think cheetah print shoes are very bold and attractive.
- Ese vestido tiene un estampado de leopardo muy bonito.That dress has a very pretty cheetah print.
- No me gusta el estampado de leopardo en la falda.I don't like the cheetah print on the skirt.
- ¿Prefieres el estampado de leopardo o el de rayas?Do you prefer cheetah print or stripes?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are looking at clothes in a boutique.
- MaríaMira este bolso con estampado de leopardo, Daniel.Look at this cheetah print bag, Daniel.
- DanielEs un poco llamativo para ti, María.It is a bit flashy for you, María.
- MaríaPero el estampado de leopardo está de moda ahora.But cheetah print is fashionable right now.
- DanielTienes razón, pero prefiero algo más sencillo.You are right, but I prefer something simpler.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, leopardo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
