This is the 7693rd most frequent Spanish word.
leonas
"Leonas" means "lionesses" in English.
Here, 'leonas' is used as a noun referring to female lions, showing their behavior in nature.
Las leonas cazaron durante toda la noche.
The lionesses hunted throughout the night.
In this sentence, 'leonas' serves as a metaphorical nickname for the team members, implying strength and courage.
Las jugadoras del equipo se llaman las leonas.
The players of the team are called the lionesses.
Here, 'leonas' is used metaphorically to describe people showing bravery and protective instincts akin to lionesses.