león
lion
noun leh-OHN Rare
Origin: From Latin leo, leonis, itself from Greek leōn.
Usage Note
León has a feminine form leona (lioness). It is also a common surname and the name of cities in Spain and Mexico. The idiom ser un león ('to be a lion') describes someone fierce or brave.
Examples
"El león rugió en la sabana."
Natural Translation
The lion roared on the savanna.

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