gorilla

A large, powerful, primarily ground-dwelling great ape native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa, known for its strength and gentle nature.

• 🇪🇸Gran simio africano, el más grande de los primates, que vive en el suelo de los bosques del África central ecuatorial. Es conocido por su enorme fuerza y su comportamiento generalmente pacífico, aunque puede mostrar agresividad en defensa propia.

1. Large ape A1 formal

   A large, powerful, ground-dwelling ape native to the forests of central Africa.

   • The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
   • Gorillas are primarily herbivores, eating leaves and fruit.
   • We saw a family of gorillas during our safari.

   🇪🇸Gorila (primate)

2. Large, intimidating person B2 informal

   A slang term for a large, strong, or intimidating person, often used in a derogatory or humorous way.

   • The bouncer at the club was a real gorilla.
   • He's built like a gorilla, but he's actually very gentle.
   • Don't act like a gorilla; use your words.

   🇪🇸Persona grande e intimidante

   Sinónimos: apebehemothbruiserbullgianthulkmonstertank

• gorillas plural form
• gorillas' possessive plural form
• gorilla's possessive singular form