No. 7,693 in Spanish
leonas
"Leonas" means "lionesses" in English.
In a sentence
Las leonas cazaron durante toda la noche.
The lionesses hunted throughout the night.
Here, 'leonas' is used as a noun referring to female lions, showing their behavior in nature.
Las jugadoras del equipo se llaman las leonas.
The players of the team are called the lionesses.
In this sentence, 'leonas' serves as a metaphorical nickname for the team members, implying strength and courage.
Cuando se unieron para proteger a sus amigas, parecían verdaderas leonas.
When they joined forces to protect their friends, they seemed like true lionesses.
Here, 'leonas' is used metaphorically to describe people showing bravery and protective instincts akin to lionesses.
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