Spanish word

bovino

Pronunciation

IPA/boˈβino/

Meaning

  • adjectivebovine

Example

Esta carne bovina es deliciosa.

This bovine meat is delicious.

Illustration for bovino (bovine)

More examples

¿Este producto es de origen bovino?

Is this product of bovine origin?

Core concept

Herd of cattle and related meat or dairy products.

Common phrases

  • carne bovina

    bovine meat

  • leche bovina

    bovine milk

  • producto bovino

    bovine product

Similar words

vacuno: Relating to cattle within agricultural and butchery contexts, focusing on livestock and meat.

Definition in Spanish

Indica relación o pertenencia a los bovinos, es decir, a las vacas y los toros, o a sus productos.

Word origin

Derives from Latin bovinus (from bos, genitive bovis) with the suffix -inus and enters Spanish via Medieval Latin to mean relating to cattle.

Usage tips

  • Carne bovina is a formal label in regulatory or veterinary contexts, whereas people commonly say carne de res or simply carne in conversation.

Other meanings

  • cattlenoun

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