pantera
neutral, Mexico
The Spanish word for "panther" is pantera. Mexicans use it for the big cat and for the nickname la Pantera Rosa for the cartoon.
The word pantera negra is used for the black panther. In Mexico it can also describe a fast, strong athlete.
Meaning: large black cat (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Pantera is feminine for all panthers, whatever the sex of the animal.
Did you know?
- The jaguar, called jaguar or tigre in some parts of Mexico, is the real big cat of the country.
Examples in context
- Vimos una pantera en el zoológico.We saw a panther at the zoo.
- La pantera negra es muy ágil.The black panther is very agile.
- Mi hijo ama la Pantera Rosa.My son loves the Pink Panther.
Example conversation
Leo and his mother Carmen visit a zoo in Chapultepec.
- LeoMamá, mira la pantera.Mom, look at the panther.
- CarmenEs enorme y muy bonita.It is huge and very beautiful.
- LeoQuiero ver al jaguar ahora.I want to see the jaguar now.
