Spanish word

capricornio

Pronunciation

IPA/kapɾiˈkoɾnjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounCapricorn

Example

¿Eres capricornio?

You're a Capricorn?

Illustration for capricornio (Capricorn)

More examples

Mi horóscopo dice que soy capricornio.

My horoscope says that I am a Capricorn.

Core concept

Sea-goat, a goat with a fish tail.

Common phrases

  • ser capricornio

    be a Capricorn

Similar words

signo: Zodiac sign determined by the sun's location at the moment of birth.
zodíaco: Sequence of the twelve constellations that make up the zodiac.
horóscopo: Reading of someone's fortunes based on astrological positions for a given date or span.

Definition in Spanish

Signo del zodíaco cuyo símbolo tradicional es la cabra marina (una cabra con cola de pez) y que designa a las personas nacidas alrededor de finales de diciembre y enero.

Word origin

Spanish capricornio comes from Latin capricornus (capra 'goat' + cornu 'horn') and classical depictions of a 'sea-goat' that merge goat and fish features.

Usage tips

  • The noun capricornio is used for people of either gender, so short replies like 'Soy capricornio' or just 'Capricornio' are common in conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • capricornianocapricornianadjective

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