conejos
/konexos/from spelling rules
The English word "rabbits" is translated into Spanish as conejos.
This term refers to small mammals characterized by long ears and short tails.
Which one should you use?
You may also use conejas if you are specifically referring to a group of female rabbits.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is conejo. The plural form is conejos. When referring specifically to a group of female rabbits, use the feminine plural form conejas.
How do you pronounce it?
/konexos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase ser un conejo can be used to describe someone who is very cowardly or afraid.
- The word conejo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'coney', an archaic term for a rabbit that is still found in some old English texts.
- The expression sacar el conejo de la chistera means to produce a surprising solution at the last moment, literally 'pulling the rabbit from the top hat'.
Examples in context
- Los conejos saben nadar.Rabbits can swim.This sentence shows that conejos can be used as the subject in a statement about their ability to swim.Tatoeba #6704554 by arh, translation #2263368 by Hybrid
- ¿Los conejos pueden nadar?Can rabbits swim?This sentence uses conejos in a question regarding their ability to swim.Tatoeba #2264515 by Shishir, translation #2263367 by Hybrid
- Los conejos se multiplican.Rabbits multiply.This sentence demonstrates how to state that conejos multiply.Tatoeba #13438836 by Seael, translation #12879744 by rul
- En el zoológico, pueden encontrar una gran variedad de conejos.At the zoo, you can find a great variety of rabbits.
- Los estudiantes aprendieron sobre la crianza de conejos en la conferencia.The students learned about rabbit breeding at the conference.
- Anoche vi unos simpáticos conejos en el jardín de mi vecino.Last night, I saw some cute rabbits in my neighbor's garden.
- Mis primos tienen dos conejos blancos como mascotas.My cousins have two white rabbits as pets.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a small pet shop.
- JavierMira esos conejos blancos.Look at those white rabbits.
- ElenaSon muy lindos, Javier.They are very cute, Javier.
- Javier¿Quieres comprar los conejos?Do you want to buy the rabbits?
- ElenaNo, todavía no estoy lista.No, I am not ready yet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
