animal

S1 W1

BrE /ˈænɪməl/ AmE /ˈænɪməl/

noun en → es

1 LIVING BEING [singular] A1

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

  • The zoo has a new baby elephant.

    El zoológico tiene un nuevo elefante bebé.

2 SPORT [singular] B1

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

  • The event included animal races and fights.

    El evento incluyó carreras y peleas de animales.

1 PRODUCT [singular] B2

a product made from the body of an animal, such as leather or wool

producto animal, derivado animal

Collocations animal by-products · animal products

  • The company sells a range of animal products.

    La empresa vende una variedad de productos animales.

1 METAPHOR [adjective] B2

used to describe someone or something that behaves in an uncontrolled, wild, or violent way

salvaje, descontrolado, violento

Collocations animal instincts · animal behavior

  • He has an animal temper.

    Él tiene un temperamento salvaje.

1 SCIENTIFIC STUDY [singular] C1

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

  • She is conducting research on animal communication.

    Ella está realizando investigaciones sobre la comunicación de los animales.

1 FOOD [singular] C1

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

  • They follow a strict vegetarian diet, avoiding all animal food.

    Ellos siguen una dieta estrictamente vegetariana, evitando todo alimento de origen animal.

1 RIGHTS [singular] C2

the moral or legal rights of animals to be treated with kindness and respect

derechos animales, bienestar animal

Collocations animal welfare · animal protection

  • The organization campaigns for better animal rights.

    La organización lucha por mejores derechos de los animales.

1 STUDY [singular] C2

the study of animals, especially their behavior and relationships with each other

estudio animal, biología animal

Collocations animal behavior studies · animal ecology

  • He has a degree in the study of animals.

    Él tiene un título en el estudio de los animales.