el conejo
the rabbit
Example Sentence
El conejo se esconde cuando oye pasos afuera.
The rabbit hides when it hears footsteps outside.
Meaning
El conejo is a rabbit, usually smaller and rounder than a hare. In sightings, it is common to mention cover like bushes or the edge of a path.
Common Phrases
- un conejo salvaje — a wild rabbit
- huellas de conejo — rabbit tracks
Example
Veo un conejo salvaje junto a los arbustos.
I spot a wild rabbit next to the bushes.
Common Mistake
Mixing animals: use conejo for a rabbit, not liebre when you mean the smaller, rounder animal.