Spanish word

fiera

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfjeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbeast

Example

En el zoológico vimos una fiera.

At the zoo we saw a beast.

Illustration for fiera (beast)

More examples

En la reserva natural se puede ver una fiera al anochecer.

In the nature reserve you can see a beast at dusk.

Core concept

Large ferocious predator baring teeth and claws.

Common phrases

  • ver una fiera

    see a beast

  • tener miedo a la fiera

    fear the beast

Similar words

animal: Any nonhuman living creature that moves and feeds, from insects to mammals.
bestia: Powerful, often large animal that projects a dangerous or imposing presence.
depredador: Animal that hunts, kills and feeds on other animals as its food.

Definition in Spanish

Se refiere a un animal salvaje y feroz, especialmente de gran tamaño, y por extensión a alguien de carácter agresivo o muy competente.

Word origin

From Latin fera 'wild animal', related to ferus 'wild', via medieval Romance into Spanish fiera, which kept both the literal animal sense and a figurative sense for a fierce or formidable person.

Usage tips

  • Used both literally and figuratively; ¡Qué fiera! can praise someone's skill or express alarm depending on tone and context.

Other meanings

  • wild animalnoun

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