conejo blanco
/konexo blanko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "white rabbit" is translated into Spanish as conejo blanco.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural conejos blancos (white rabbits), both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s. Additionally, you can use the diminutive conejita instead of conejo to refer to a small or cute white rabbit.
Did you know?
- The word blanco can also mean 'target' or 'goal' in certain sporting contexts, much like the English 'white' is used in specific niche phrases.
- The adjective blanco is derived from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'blinding'. This suggests that for early speakers, 'white' was defined by the intensity of light it reflected.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, calling someone a conejo can be a playful way to describe someone with large or prominent teeth.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué pasa? preguntó el pequeño conejo blanco."What's the matter?" asked the little white rabbit.This sentence shows how to use conejo blanco when a rabbit is asking a question.Tatoeba #2708 by Shishir, translation #1507 by imjcooper
- Contra la nieve, el conejo blanco era invisible.Against the snow, the white rabbit was invisible.This sentence illustrates the use of conejo blanco in a sentence about a rabbit being invisible against snow.Tatoeba #1614888 by teskmon, translation #272586 by CM
- La niña siguió al conejo blanco.The little girl followed the white rabbit.This sentence demonstrates the use of conejo blanco when describing a girl following a rabbit.Tatoeba #11524275 by carlosalberto, translation #11524236 by carlosalberto
- ¡Mira ese conejito blanco adorable! ¿Sabes cómo decir "white rabbit" en español?Look at that adorable white rabbit! Do you know how to say 'white rabbit' in Spanish?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a picture book.
- Daniel¿Qué animal es este?What animal is this?
- LucíaEs un conejo blanco muy lindo.It is a very cute white rabbit.
- DanielMe gusta el color del conejo blanco.I like the color of the white rabbit.
- LucíaSí, es muy brillante.Yes, it is very bright.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanco, conejo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
