Spanish Conversation · Level 196
15 words
Spanish word
pantera
Pronunciation
IPA/panˈteɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounpanther
Example
Vi una pantera en el zoológico.
I saw a panther at the zoo.
More examples
Vimos a una pantera en libertad en la reserva.
We saw a wild panther in the reserve.
Core concept
Large spotted wild cat that may appear all black when melanistic.
Common phrases
pelaje de pantera
panther's coat
la pantera en libertad
wild panther
Similar words
leopardo: Climbs and hunts in trees while bearing a distinctive spotted coat.
jaguar: Inhabits tropical forests and riverbanks and dispatches prey with very strong jaws.
puma: Ranges widely, occurring in mountains and open country.
felino: Are carnivorous mammals with retractable claws, ranging from house cats to large wild species.
Definition in Spanish
Felino grande con manchas, usado para referirse al leopardo o a felinos similares; también se aplica a ejemplares de color oscuro denominados panteras negras.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Latin panthera and ultimately from Greek πάνθηρ, an ancient name for large spotted cats.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish pantera often evokes a black panther, so add leopardo or jaguar when the exact species matters.
Other meanings
- black panthernoun