Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
león
Pronunciation
IPA/leˈon/
Meaning
- masculine nounlion
Example
¿Dónde está el león?
Where is the lion?
More examples
Los niños leyeron un cuento sobre un león en la sabana.
The children read a story about a lion in the savanna.
Core concept
Powerful big cat with a mane.
Common phrases
valiente como un león
brave as a lion
un león en la sabana
a lion in the savanna
Similar words
gato: Small domesticated cat that commonly lives in homes as a pet.
leona: Large female big cat without a mane that often participates in group hunting.
tigre: Large cat with bold stripes and a muscular build that inhabits forests and grasslands.
leopardo: Medium-to-large cat with a spotted coat that moves stealthily and often lives alone.
Definition in Spanish
Se refiere al gran felino carnívoro con melena, usado también en sentido metafórico para indicar valor o poder.
Word origin
From Latin leo, leonis and ultimately from Greek león, originally naming the large predatory cat.
Usage tips
- Used figuratively in phrases like 'ser un león' to praise bravery, commonly heard in sports commentary and friendly compliments.
Opposites
- corderolambnoun