coyotes
/koʝotes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "coyotes" is translated into Spanish as coyotes.
coyotes refers to the wild canine mammals native to North America.
How do you pronounce it?
/koʝotes/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word coyote is used colloquously to describe a person who illegally smuggles people or goods across borders.
- The word coyote is a loanword from the Nahuatl language, where it was originally cóyotl.
- In Mexican Spanish, the adjective coyote can be used to describe a middleman or someone who buys and sells goods to make a quick profit, often seen as opportunistic.
Examples in context
- El cantante fue asesinado por coyotes salvajes.The singer was killed by wild coyotes.This sentence shows coyotes being used to describe wild animals.Tatoeba #1508407 by marcelostockle, translation #1078196 by Scott
- A veces los coyotes matan a las vacas.Sometimes cows are killed by coyotes.This sentence demonstrates how coyotes can affect livestock like cows.Tatoeba #4652632 by mervert1, translation #3633804 by Hybrid
- Los cánidos son animales de caza, incluido el coyote.Canids are hunting animals, including the coyote.
- Los coyotes son animales muy inteligentes.Coyotes are very intelligent animals.
- En algunas culturas, se cree que los coyotes tienen un significado espiritual.In some cultures, it is believed that coyotes hold spiritual significance.
- Los coyotes son conocidos por su aullido característico.Coyotes are known for their characteristic howl.
- Escuchamos a los coyotes durante la noche.We heard the coyotes during the night.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are walking in the countryside.
- AlejandroMira, hay coyotes allá lejos.Look, there are coyotes over there far away.
- SofíaSí, parecen estar buscando comida.Yes, they seem to be looking for food.
- AlejandroEspero que no se acerquen más.I hope they don't get any closer.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, están tranquilos.Don't worry, Alejandro, they are calm.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
