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conejos

koh-NEH-hohs/koˈnexos/

“conejos” means “rabbits” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

rabbits

Also: bunnies
NounmA1
A group of three fluffy rabbits sitting together in a green meadow.

📝 In Action

Hay muchos conejos blancos en el jardín.

A1

There are many white rabbits in the garden.

Los conejos son conocidos por saltar muy alto.

A1

Rabbits are known for jumping very high.

De niño, yo tenía dos conejos como mascotas.

A2

As a child, I had two rabbits as pets.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • gazapos (young rabbits)

Common Collocations

  • conejos de Indias – guinea pigs
  • cría de conejos – rabbit breeding

Idioms & Expressions

  • sacar conejos de la chistera – to pull a rabbit out of a hat (to come up with a surprise solution)

biceps

Also: guns
NounmB2slang
Mexico & Central AmericaColombia
A strong arm flexed to show a prominent biceps muscle.

📝 In Action

¡Mira los conejos que tiene ese gimnasta!

B2

Look at the biceps that gymnast has!

Después de tanto ejercicio, por fin me están saliendo conejos.

B2

After so much exercise, I'm finally getting some biceps.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bíceps (biceps)
  • músculos (muscles)

Common Collocations

  • sacar conejo – to flex one's biceps

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conejos" in Spanish:

biceps→bunnies→guns→rabbits→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conejos

Question 1 of 2

If someone in a gym says '¡Mira esos conejos!', what are they likely looking at?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
conejo(rabbit (singular)) — Noun
conejito(little bunny) — Noun
conejera(rabbit hutch/burrow) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'cuniculus', which was used to describe both the animal and the tunnels (burrows) they dig.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: coelhosItalian: conigli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'conejos' only for male rabbits?

Technically, yes, but in Spanish, the masculine plural is used for groups of mixed gender. If you know they are all female, you would say 'conejas'.

How do I say 'guinea pig' then?

You usually say 'conejillo de Indias' (little rabbit of the Indies) or 'cobaya'.