conejo
standard, Chile
In Chile "rabbit" is conejo, the same standard word used throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It is also called coneja and conejito.
Meaning: small furry animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| conejo | standard, Chile |
| coneja | female |
| conejito | diminutive |
For a female rabbit you say coneja and for a baby or a pet rabbit people often say conejito. As a pet, conejo is common in Chilean homes.
Which one should you use?
In Chile conejo is used for both pet rabbits and wild ones, and liebre is the word for a hare.
How does it change in a sentence?
Conejo is masculine and the feminine form coneja ends in -a. The plural is conejos.
Did you know?
- European rabbits were introduced to Chile and have spread widely in the central and southern parts of the country.
Examples in context
- Mi hijo tiene un conejo blanco.My son has a white rabbit.
- El conejito come zanahoria.The little rabbit eats carrots.
- Vimos una coneja con sus crías.We saw a female rabbit with her babies.
Example conversation
Valentina takes her daughter Emilia to a pet shop in Viña del Mar, where a Vendedora helps them.
- EmiliaMamá, mira el conejo.Mom, look at the rabbit.
- ValentinaEs muy chiquitito.It is very tiny.
- Emilia¿Puedo tocarlo?Can I touch it?
- VendedoraSí, pero con cuidado.Yes, but gently.
