conejo
/co-NE-jo/
rabbit
The literal meaning of conejo is a rabbit.
📝 In Action
El conejo tiene orejas largas y cola corta.
A1The rabbit has long ears and a short tail.
Esta noche vamos a comer conejo guisado con patatas.
A2Tonight we are going to eat stewed rabbit with potatoes.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Since 'conejo' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. If you want to talk about a female rabbit, you use 'coneja' (f).
⭐ Usage Tips
Animal vs. Food
Just like in English ('chicken'), the same word 'conejo' is used for both the living animal and the meat you eat.
Conejo can also refer to a clever, unexpected trick or move.
conejo(noun)
trick
?a clever, unexpected move
,gimmick
?a device to surprise or deceive
sly person
?referring to someone cunning (less common)
📝 In Action
El político siempre se saca un conejo de la chistera en los debates.
B2The politician always pulls a rabbit out of the hat (comes up with a surprise solution) in the debates.
Ese jugador es un conejo, siempre hace fintas inesperadas.
C1That player is a sly dog; he always makes unexpected feints.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
This meaning is almost always used in the context of magic, sports, or politics—anywhere a quick, surprising, or sneaky move is made.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conejo
Question 1 of 1
¿Cuál de estas oraciones usa 'conejo' como un animal doméstico?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'conejo' lo mismo que 'liebre'?
No, although they look similar, 'liebre' (hare) is a different animal. Hares are generally larger, have longer ears, and do not live in burrows like 'conejos' (rabbits) do.
¿Cómo se dice 'bunny' en español?
The most common affectionate term is 'conejito' (little rabbit). You can also use 'conejo' itself, especially when talking to small children.