Cow in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: VAH-kah
IPA: ‘ba.ka

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do not confuse with

The word “baca” means roof rack, which is a different word from “vaca.”

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variations by country

In some Latin American countries, “vaca” can also be used as a slang term for a snitch or informant.

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mnemonic

The word “vaca” has two syllables, and the first syllable sounds like “va,” while the second syllable sounds like “ka.” A possible mnemonic could be “The cow says ‘va-ka!'”

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cultural referece

Cows play an important role in Spanish agriculture and cuisine, particularly in regions where beef and dairy products are popular. In some areas, cows are also used in traditional festivals and celebrations.

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idioms

“Estar sin blanca y sin vacas” is an idiom that means to be broke or without money.

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usage

“Vaca” is a feminine noun that refers to a female cow or cattle in general.

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origin

The Spanish word “vaca” comes from the Latin word “vacca,” which means cow.

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Food form

To refer to beef, the word is “carne de vaca” or “carne de res” in Latin America.

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vaca info.

**Tips to remember the word “vaca”:**
– Think of “vacation,” and imagine a cow going on a vacation – “vaca” sounds like it’s just starting a “vacation.”
– Use a mnemonic: Visualize a cow with a “VA” on its side and a “CA” on its back.

**Explanations:**
– “Vaca” is the Spanish word for ‘cow,’ a female bovine animal, especially one that has had a calf.

**Other words that mean the same thing:**
– “Bovino” is a more generic term in Spanish that refers to bovine animals in general.
– “Res” can refer to cattle or beef in a more general or culinary context.

**Alternate meanings like slang:**
– In some Spanish-speaking regions, “vaca” can colloquially refer to collecting money among several people for a common purpose – like chipping in for a gift or a party.
– “Hacer vaca” is a phrase meaning to pool money together.
– “Vaca” can also be slang for a lazy or idle person in some contexts.

**Examples of sentences that use it:**
– “La vaca está pastando en el campo.” (The cow is grazing in the field.)
– “Necesitamos una nueva vaca para nuestra granja.” (We need a new cow for our farm.)
– “¿Quién va a poner dinero para la vaca de la fiesta de Juan?” (Who’s going to chip in for Juan’s party fund?)
– “La vaca de la vecina da mucha leche.” (The neighbor’s cow gives a lot of milk.)

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