carneros
/kaɾneɾos/from spelling rules
The English word "rams" is translated into Spanish as carneros.
The term refers to adult male sheep.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾneɾos/
Did you know?
- The word carnero shares the same root as carne, meaning 'meat'. This reflects the animal's primary historical value as a food source.
- In traditional Spanish pastoral poetry, the carnero is often used as a symbol of virility and raw nature, contrasting with the cordero or lamb, which symbolizes innocence and sacrifice.
- In some Spanish dialects, the word carnero is used colloquially to describe someone who is stubborn or headstrong, mirroring the animal's behavior.
Examples in context
- Mi vecino tiene un carnero blanco y negro en su granjaMy neighbor has a black and white ram on his farm
- Los carneros están en el campo.The rams are in the field.
- El granjero cuida a los carneros.The farmer takes care of the rams.
- Esos carneros tienen cuernos grandes.Those rams have large horns.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are visiting a local farm.
- Alejandro¿Cuántos carneros hay en la granja?How many rams are in the farm?
- LucíaHay diez carneros allí.There are ten rams over there.
- AlejandroSon muy impresionantes.They are very impressive.
- LucíaSí, los carneros son muy fuertes.Yes, the rams are very strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
