Spanish word

conejo

Pronunciation

IPA/koˈnexo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrabbit

Example

¿Has visto el conejo blanco?

Have you seen the white rabbit?

Illustration for conejo (rabbit)

More examples

Mi hijo juega con el conejo todos los días.

My son plays with the rabbit every day.

Core concept

Small long-eared furry mammal commonly kept as a pet and eaten in some cuisines.

Common phrases

  • cuidar a un conejo

    take care of a rabbit

  • jugar con el conejo

    play with the rabbit

Similar words

liebre: Wild field-dwelling mammal with long hind legs adapted for fast running.
mascota: Companion animal living with people, usually in the home.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra al animal pequeño y peludo de orejas largas y, en contextos culinarios, también a su carne.

Word origin

From Latin cuniculus meaning 'burrow' or the animal, passing through Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish to become conejo.

Usage tips

  • The j is the Spanish guttural sound (like a rough 'h' or x), and conejito/conejita is a common affectionate diminutive.

Related words

  • conejitobunnynoun

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