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"Ciervo" is a noun which is often translated as "deer", and "venado" is a noun which is also often translated as "deer". Learn more about the difference between "ciervo" and "venado" below.
el ciervo, la cierva(
syehr
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boh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (animal)
e. elk (Cervus canadensis or Cervus elaphus)
En el bosque, vimos un ciervo cerca del río.In the forest, we saw an elk near the river.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (culinary)
a. venison
En este restaurante sirven ciervo y otra caza.In this restaurant they serve venison and other game.
el venado(
beh
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nah
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (animal)
2. (culinary)
a. venison
Comimos hamburguesas de venado y patatas fritas en el pabellón de caza.We ate venison burgers and french fries at the hunting lodge.
