A1 noun Neutral

herbivore

/ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/

A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.

Ejemplos

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A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.

A cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.

2

The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.

The researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.

3

I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.

I am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
herbivore
Adverbio
herbivorously
Adjetivo
herbivorous
Relacionado
herbivory
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.

Quiz rápido

The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: herbivore

Ejemplos

1

A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.

everyday

A cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.

2

The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.

formal

The researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.

3

I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.

informal

I am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.

4

Large herbivores are essential for the health of African savanna ecosystems.

academic

Big plant-eating animals are very important for the balance of the African grasslands.

5

Our farm supply store offers a wide range of products for domestic herbivores.

business

Our agricultural business sells many items for farm animals that eat plants.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
herbivore
Adverbio
herbivorously
Adjetivo
herbivorous
Relacionado
herbivory

Colocaciones comunes

strict herbivore an animal that eats absolutely no meat
large herbivore a big animal that eats plants
land herbivore a plant-eating animal that lives on the ground
native herbivore a plant-eating animal that naturally belongs to an area
herbivore diet the specific types of plants an animal eats

Frases Comunes

natural herbivore

an animal designed by nature to eat plants

primary herbivore

the main plant-eating animal in a specific area

giant herbivore

an extremely large animal that eats plants

Se confunde a menudo con

herbivore vs carnivore

A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only meat.

herbivore vs vegetarian

Vegetarian is usually used for humans, while herbivore is used for animals.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about animals in nature or science. Do not usually use it to describe a person who does not eat meat; use 'vegetarian' instead.

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Errores comunes

Some learners misspell it as 'herbivor' without the 'e' at the end. Others confuse it with 'omnivore', which is an animal that eats both plants and meat.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin words 'herba' meaning plant or grass, and 'vorare' meaning to swallow or devour.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one herbivore, two herbivores Usually used with the definite article 'the' when talking about a species
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Contexto cultural

In some modern slang, especially in Japan, the term 'herbivore men' is used to describe men who are not aggressive in pursuing relationships.

Quiz rápido

The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: herbivore

Más palabras de nature

omnivore

A1

An omnivore is an animal or person that eats both plants and meat. They have a varied diet because they can digest many different types of food sources.

scavenger

A1

A scavenger is an animal or a person that finds and collects things that others have thrown away or left behind. In nature, it refers to animals that eat dead plants or other dead animals to survive.

migration

A1

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.

hibernation

A1

Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that some animals take during the winter. It helps them save energy and survive when there is very little food available.

camouflage

A1

Camouflage is a way to hide by looking like the things around you. It helps animals and people stay safe by blending into the background so they are hard to see.

stream

A1

A stream is a small, narrow flow of water that moves naturally along a fixed path. It is smaller than a river and can usually be found in forests or parks.

pond

A1

A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.

marsh

A1

A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.

swamp

A1

A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.

waterfall

A1

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.

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