Lion in spanish
León
pronunciation: leoʊn part of speech: noun
pronunciation: leoʊn part of speech: noun
In gestures
lion = león.
Example: Using the metaphors of lion, lamb and lemming, a number of salient events of the library profession over recent years are discussed.more:
» a lion's share of = una gran parte de.
Example: At the time we are speaking of public libraries were expected to carry a lion's share of welfare work.» come into + the lion's den = meterse en la boca del lobo.
Example: I guess Ms Lipow should be admired for coming into the lion's den and baiting it, but I find some of her arguments facile and superficial.» eat like + a lion = comer como un león.
Example: To grow, you need to start training and eating like a lion.» have + the heart of a lion = tener el corazón de un león.
Example: My advice to young scientists: be a pest -- ask questions and don't be satisfied with all answers; have the heart of a lion; have the patience of Job; be multi-culturally competent; and the only correct route to success is your own.» Lions club = asociación benéfica de hombres de negocios.
Example: The initiative for founding information centres usually came from local voluntary bodies such as Lions clubs or church-based organizations.» lion's den, the = guarida del león, la.
Example: The author considers sources for two versions of a woodcut broadsheet showing Daniel in the lion's den and Jonah vomited out by the great fish.» lion tamer = domador de leones.
Example: We saw a lion tamer put his head in the lion's mouth and some acrobats swung on the trapeze up in the air.» put + Posesivo + head in the lion's mouth = meterse en la boca del lobo.
Example: Even after being told by his son that she was a bad egg he still let her stay and by doing that he was figuratively putting his head in the lion's mouth.» sea lion = león marino.
Example: The stories are accompanied by learning activities and discussion questions for students and are arranged under the headings of bear, mountain goat and deer, and seal and sea lion.» stick + Posesivo + head in the lion's mouth = meterse en la boca del lobo.
Example: If there was ever an idiot who stuck her head in the lion's mouth, went swimming with sharks, or dancing with snakes, it would be her.» the lion's share of = la mayor parte de, la proporción mayor de.
Example: Men still take the lion's share of IT management salaries.» throw + Nombre + to the lions = echar a los leones.
Example: It's a sin to judge a book by its cover -- get to know her before you throw her to the lions.