Spanish Conversation · Level 75
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Spanish word
rinoceronte
Pronunciation
IPA/rinoθeˈɾonte/
Meaning
- masculine nounrhinoceros
Example
¡Mira el rinoceronte!
Look at the rhinoceros!
More examples
En el safari pude ver un rinoceronte.
On the safari I was able to see a rhinoceros.
Core concept
Heavy, barrel-bodied grazing mammal with tough skin and a horn or two on the nose.
Common phrases
ver un rinoceronte
see a rhinoceros
fotos de rinocerontes
photos of rhinoceroses
Similar words
elefante: Massive herbivore with a flexible trunk and large ears.
león: Powerful predatory cat with strong jaws and sharp teeth.
jirafa: Tall, long-necked herbivore that feeds on treetop foliage.
hipopótamo: Large semi-aquatic mammal with a wide mouth and barrel-shaped body.
Definition in Spanish
Mamífero grande y herbívoro, de piel gruesa y con uno o dos cuernos en el hocico, que suele encontrarse en hábitats abiertos o reservas naturales.
Word origin
The word ultimately derives from Greek rhinokerōs, formed from ῥίς 'nose' and κέρας 'horn', and entered Spanish via Latin rhinoceros.
Usage tips
- The full word rinoceronte appears mainly in zoology, news, and documentaries, and the common English short form rhino does not match Spanish spelling.