la liebre

the hare

Example Sentence

La liebre corre libre por los campos al alba.

The hare runs freely through the fields at dawn.

Meaning

La liebre is a hare, typically leaner and longer-legged than a rabbit. It is often described with speed and open fields.

Common Phrases

  • una liebre veloz — a fast hare
  • una liebre en el campo — a hare in the field

Example

Una liebre veloz cruza el campo cerca del sendero.

A fast hare crosses the field near the trail.

Common Mistake

Article: it is la liebre, not el liebre.