zebra

BrE /ˈzɛbrə/ AmE /ˈzɛbrə/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B2

a wild animal with black and white stripes that lives in Africa

cebra, jirafa (similar)

Collocations zebra crossing

  • The zebra was grazing in the savannah.

    La cebra estaba pastando en la sabana.

2 ROAD MARKING [singular] B2

a road marking with black and white stripes, used to show where pedestrians can cross the road safely

cruce de cebra

Collocations zebra crossing

  • The zebra crossing was painted yellow.

    El cruce de cebra fue pintado de amarillo.