yegua
/ˈʝeɡwa/
The English phrase "girl horse" is translated into Spanish as yegua.
The term yegua refers specifically to an adult female horse.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʝeɡwa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a person a yegua can be a highly offensive insult or a vulgar way to describe someone's character.
- The word yegua is a direct descendant of the Latin equa, which is why it shares a root with English words like 'equine' and 'equestrian'.
- While yegua refers to the animal, the word yegüita is often used as a term of endearment or a nickname in various Latin American cultures.
Examples in context
- Mi padre me regaló una potra para mi cumpleaños.My father gifted me a girl horse for my birthday.
- La yegua es de color blanco.The mare is white.
- Esa yegua corre muy rápido.That mare runs very fast.
- Tengo una yegua en mi granja.I have a mare on my farm.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at animals in a field.
- Javier¿Ves a la yegua negra?Do you see the black mare?
- ElenaSí, es muy hermosa.Yes, she is very beautiful.
- JavierParece que tiene mucha hambre.It looks like she is very hungry.
- ElenaVamos a darle algo de comer.Let's give her something to eat.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry yegua, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yegua, CC BY-SA 4.0.
