ordeñando la vaca
/oɾdeɲando la baka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "milking the cow" is translated into Spanish as ordeñando la vaca.
This phrase describes the specific action of extracting milk from a cow.
Did you know?
- If a group of friends says they are haciendo una vaca, they are not milking a cow but are instead pooling their money together to buy something shared.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the verb ordeñar is used metaphorically to describe extracting money or profit from someone or something through persistence or manipulation.
- While ordeñar is the standard term for milking, in some rural dialects, the phrase sacar la leche is preferred, which literally means 'taking out the milk'.
Examples in context
- Mi abuelo anda ordeñando la vaca todas las tardes para hacer quesoMy grandfather is always milking the cow in the afternoons to make cheese.
- Él está ordeñando la vaca en el establo.He is milking the cow in the stable.
- Estamos ordeñando la vaca muy temprano.We are milking the cow very early.
Example conversation
María and Javier are working on a farm.
- María¿Qué estás haciendo, Javier?What are you doing, Javier?
- JavierEstoy ordeñando la vaca en el establo.I am milking the cow in the stable.
- MaríaTe ayudo con el cubo.I will help you with the bucket.
- JavierGracias, María.Thank you, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
