animal
BrE /ˈænɪməl/ AmE /ˈænɪməl/
noun en → es
a living creature that is not a human being or plant, especially one that breathes air and moves about on land, in water, or in the air
animal, criatura, ser vivo
Collocations wild animal · domestic animal
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The zoo has a new baby elephant.
El zoológico tiene un nuevo elefante bebé.
a sport in which people compete against each other, often using animals or animal-like movements
deporte de combate, lucha
Collocations animal fighting · animal racing
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The event included animal races and fights.
El evento incluyó carreras y peleas de animales.
a product made from the body of an animal, such as leather or wool
producto animal, derivado animal
Collocations animal by-products · animal products
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The company sells a range of animal products.
La empresa vende una variedad de productos animales.
used to describe someone or something that behaves in an uncontrolled, wild, or violent way
salvaje, descontrolado, violento
Collocations animal instincts · animal behavior
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He has an animal temper.
Él tiene un temperamento salvaje.
the scientific study of animals, especially their behavior and relationships with each other
estudio científico de animales, biología animal
Collocations animal behavior studies · animal ecology
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She is conducting research on animal communication.
Ella está realizando investigaciones sobre la comunicación de los animales.
meat or other food that comes from animals, especially when it is not eaten for moral or religious reasons
carne, alimento animal
Collocations animal-based diet · animal products
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They follow a strict vegetarian diet, avoiding all animal food.
Ellos siguen una dieta estrictamente vegetariana, evitando todo alimento de origen animal.
the moral or legal rights of animals to be treated with kindness and respect
derechos animales, bienestar animal
Collocations animal welfare · animal protection
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The organization campaigns for better animal rights.
La organización lucha por mejores derechos de los animales.
the study of animals, especially their behavior and relationships with each other
estudio animal, biología animal
Collocations animal behavior studies · animal ecology
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He has a degree in the study of animals.
Él tiene un título en el estudio de los animales.