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Animales - Verbos Relacionados con los Animales

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés relacionados con los animales.

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Words Related to Animals
to graze
[Verbo]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pastar

pastar

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .El pastor condujo el rebaño a **pastar** en la ladera.
to hunt
[Verbo]

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

cazar, perseguir

cazar, perseguir

Ex: In the wild , big cats often hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat .En la naturaleza, los grandes felinos a menudo **cazan** de noche para evitar el calor del día.
to dive
[Verbo]

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

caer en picado

caer en picado

Ex: The spacecraft re-entered the Earth 's atmosphere and began to dive towards its landing site .La nave espacial volvió a entrar en la atmósfera terrestre y comenzó a **bajar en picado** hacia su lugar de aterrizaje.
to molt
[Verbo]

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

mudar

mudar

Ex: The deer molts in the late summer, replacing its old coat with a new one for the colder months.El ciervo **muda** a finales del verano, reemplazando su viejo pelaje por uno nuevo para los meses más fríos.

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hibernar

hibernar

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Las ardillas terrestres **hibernan** en sus madrigueras, donde entran en un estado de letargo profundo para sobrevivir al invierno.
to migrate
[Verbo]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrar

migrar

Ex: African elephants migrate in search of water and food .Los elefantes africanos **migran** en busca de agua y comida.
to swim
[Verbo]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nadar

nadar

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .Están aprendiendo a **nadar** en la piscina.
to perch
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

posarse

posarse

Ex: The parrot perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .El loro **se posó** en su hombro, graznando juguetonamente.
to nuzzle
[Verbo]

to root out something with the snout

hurgar con el hocico, olfatear para encontrar

hurgar con el hocico, olfatear para encontrar

to hover
[Verbo]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

planear

planear

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domesticar

domesticar

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility of domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future .Algunos científicos están explorando la posibilidad de **domesticar** ciertas plantas silvestres para la producción de alimentos en el futuro.
to feed
[Verbo]

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

alimentarse de

alimentarse de

Ex: The calves fed near the barn in the early morning .Los terneros **se alimentaban** cerca del granero temprano en la mañana.
to sing
[Verbo]

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

cantar, trinar

cantar, trinar

Ex: As the evening approached , the nightingales sang softly in the fading light .A medida que se acercaba la noche, los ruiseñores **cantaban** suavemente en la luz que se desvanecía.

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camuflar

camuflar

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
to stroke
[Verbo]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

acariciar

acariciar

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it .Para calmar al gatito nervioso, el veterinario le **acarició** suavemente la espalda mientras lo examinaba.
to peck
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picotear

picotear

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .El pájaro carpintero **picoteó** rítmicamente en el tronco del árbol.
to stalk
[Verbo]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

acechar, perseguir sigilosamente

acechar, perseguir sigilosamente

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .La manada de lobos coordinó sus movimientos para **acechar** a una manada de ciervos.
to sting
[Verbo]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

picar

picar

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .Si se le provoca, el escorpión **picará** como medio de defensa propia.
to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

morder

morder

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .No pudo resistir la tentación y decidió **morder** la tentadora barra de chocolate.
to soar
[Verbo]

to go higher while flying

planear

planear

Ex: Watching the seagulls soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom .Ver a las gaviotas **elevarse** sin esfuerzo sobre el océano siempre trae una sensación de paz y libertad.
to slither
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

deslizarse

deslizarse

Ex: The frost-covered snake slithered across the icy path .La serpiente cubierta de escarcha **se deslizó** por el camino helado.
to chase
[Verbo]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

perseguir, seguir

perseguir, seguir

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .Los paparazzi persiguieron sin descanso a la celebridad, con la esperanza de capturar fotos exclusivas.
to hop
[Verbo]

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

saltar

saltar

Ex: The baby goat discovered its newfound ability to hop and playfully leaped around the barnyard .El cabrito descubrió su nueva habilidad para **saltar** y brincó juguetonamente por el corral.
to bristle
[Verbo]

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

erizarse

erizarse

to buck
[Verbo]

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

corcovear, encabritarse

corcovear, encabritarse

Ex: The rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked.El jinete fue arrojado cuando el caballo repentinamente **se encabritó**.
to spin
[Verbo]

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

hilar, torcer

hilar, torcer

Ex: Using a traditional hand-spinning technique , they spun hemp fibers .Usando una técnica tradicional de hilado a mano, **hilaban** fibras de cáñamo.
to swarm
[Verbo]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

enjambrar, afluir

enjambrar, afluir

Ex: Soldiers swarmed into the town to secure the area .Los soldados **invadieron** la ciudad para asegurar el área.

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polinizar

polinizar

Ex: Some plants , like corn , are pollinated by the wind , while others , like tomatoes , rely on bees .Algunas plantas, como el maíz, son **polinizadas** por el viento, mientras que otras, como los tomates, dependen de las abejas.
to warble
[Verbo]

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

trinar, gorjear

trinar, gorjear

to preen
[Verbo]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

acicalarse, arreglarse las plumas

acicalarse, arreglarse las plumas

to nest
[Verbo]

to build a nest or live in it

anidar

anidar

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree .La pareja de tortolitos trabajó meticulosamente juntos para **anidar** en el hueco de un árbol.
to slough
[Verbo]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

mudar

mudar

to scent
[Verbo]

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

olfatear, rastrear

olfatear, rastrear

Ex: While I was hiking , I witnessed a rabbit scenting the air before darting into the bushes .Mientras estaba haciendo senderismo, presencié a un conejo **olfateando** el aire antes de correr hacia los arbustos.

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

carroñear, buscar comida entre desechos

carroñear, buscar comida entre desechos

to prey on
[Verbo]

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

depredar, cazar

depredar, cazar

Ex: Some snakes prey on eggs , swallowing them whole .Algunas serpientes **se alimentan de** huevos, tragándolos enteros.
to rear
[Verbo]

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

empinarse, levantarse sobre las patas traseras

empinarse, levantarse sobre las patas traseras

Ex: The bear reared, towering over the hikers .El oso se **erguía**, imponiéndose sobre los excursionistas.
to paw
[Verbo]

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

arañar, rascar

arañar, rascar

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

invernar, pasar el invierno

invernar, pasar el invierno

to feed on
[Verbo]

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

alimentarse de, nutrirse de

alimentarse de, nutrirse de

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .Se sabe que ciertas plantas **se alimentan** de insectos como fuente suplementaria de nutrientes.
to beach
[Verbo]

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

varar, encallar

varar, encallar

to frisk
[Verbo]

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

retozar, brincar

retozar, brincar

Ex: Playful monkeys in the treetops would often frisk their tails , signaling their contentment .Los monos juguetones en las copas de los árboles a menudo **retozaban** con sus colas, señalando su contento.
to frolic
[Verbo]

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

retozar,  juguetear

retozar, juguetear

to ruffle
[Verbo]

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

erizar, despeinar

erizar, despeinar

to spray
[Verbo]

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

rociar, pulverizar

rociar, pulverizar

Ex: The octopus sprayed a cloud of ink to camouflage itself and evade capture by the predator.El pulpo **rocío** una nube de tinta para camuflarse y evadir la captura por parte del depredador.
to shy
[Verbo]

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

asustarse, rehuir

asustarse, rehuir

Ex: The horse shied from the loud noise , its ears pricked up in alarm .El caballo **se asustó** por el ruido fuerte, con las orejas erguidas por la alarma.

to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

arañar, raspar

arañar, raspar

to root
[Verbo]

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

hocicar, remover

hocicar, remover

Ex: The animal rooted energetically , scattering leaves and debris everywhere .El animal **hurgó** enérgicamente, esparciendo hojas y escombros por todas partes.
to burrow
[Verbo]

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

excavar, hacer madrigueras

excavar, hacer madrigueras

Ex: Certain birds , like kingfishers , burrow into riverbanks to create nesting sites .Algunas aves, como los martines pescadores, **excavan** en las orillas de los ríos para crear sitios de anidación.

to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

rumiar

rumiar

Ex: Ruminating is an essential process for animals like sheep to extract nutrients from grass .**Rumiar** es un proceso esencial para animales como las ovejas para extraer nutrientes de la hierba.
to gallop
[Verbo]

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

galopar

galopar

to trot
[Verbo]

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trotar

trotar

Ex: The donkey trotted behind the farmer , carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables .El burro **trotaba** detrás del agricultor, llevando una carga de vegetales recién cosechados.
to browse
[Verbo]

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

ramonear, pastar

ramonear, pastar

to lope
[Verbo]

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galopar, saltar

galopar, saltar

to strut
[Verbo]

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

pavonearse

pavonearse

to leap
[Verbo]

to jump very high or over a long distance

saltar, brincar

saltar, brincar

Ex: In the long jump competition , the athlete leaped with all their might .En la competencia de salto de longitud, el atleta **saltó** con todas sus fuerzas.
to flit
[Verbo]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

revolotear, volar ligeramente

revolotear, volar ligeramente

Ex: Thoughts flit through his mind as he tries to come up with a solution to the problem at hand.Los pensamientos **revolotean** por su mente mientras intenta encontrar una solución al problema presente.
to glide
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

deslizarse, planear

deslizarse, planear

Ex: The boat glided gently down the river , hardly making a sound .El bote **se deslizaba** suavemente por el río, apenas haciendo un sonido.
to flutter
[Verbo]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

aletear, revolotear

aletear, revolotear

Ex: The curtains fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .Las cortinas **aleteaban** en la ventana abierta, dejando entrar el aire fresco.
to scamper
[Verbo]

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

corretear, moverse rápidamente y juguetonamente

corretear, moverse rápidamente y juguetonamente

Ex: The young foxes scampered through the forest , practicing their hunting skills .Los jóvenes zorros **correteaban** por el bosque, practicando sus habilidades de caza.
to prowl
[Verbo]

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

merodear, moverse sigilosamente

merodear, moverse sigilosamente

to bound
[Verbo]

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

saltar, brincar

saltar, brincar

Ex: When released into the open space , the horse bounded with enthusiasm , displaying its freedom .Cuando fue liberado en el espacio abierto, el caballo **saltó** con entusiasmo, mostrando su libertad.
to amble
[Verbo]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

pasear, deambular

pasear, deambular

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .El anciano caballero le gustaba **pasear** tranquilamente en el parque local.
to swoop
[Verbo]

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

abalar, asaltar

abalar, asaltar

Ex: A cybersecurity team swiftly swooped on hackers attempting to breach the networkUn equipo de ciberseguridad **se abalanzó** rápidamente sobre hackers que intentaban violar la red.
to waddle
[Verbo]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

caminar contoneándose, andar como un pato

caminar contoneándose, andar como un pato

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack , she had to waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .Debido a la pesada mochila, tuvo que **caminar como un pato** subiendo la empinada colina, dando pasos pequeños y cuidadosos para mantener el equilibrio.
to charge
[Verbo]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

cargar contra, embestir, atacar

Ex: The general ordered his troops to charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .El general ordenó a sus tropas **cargar** contra el flanco del enemigo, con la esperanza de obtener una ventaja táctica.
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Mira las nubes; los aviones deben **volar** a través de ellas todo el tiempo.
to crawl
[Verbo]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

arrastrarse

arrastrarse

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass .El gato acechó a su presa y luego comenzó a **arrastrarse** silenciosamente por la hierba.
to lumber
[Verbo]

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

moverse pesadamente, avanzar con dificultad

moverse pesadamente, avanzar con dificultad

to swing
[Verbo]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

balancearse, oscilar

balancearse, oscilar

Ex: The acrobat skillfully swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .El acróbata **balanceó** hábilmente el trapecio, deleitando al público con impresionantes acrobacias aéreas.
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