Meaning
cheetah
- a large, spotted wild cat of Africa and Iran, known as the fastest land mammal
In a sentence
Il ghepardo può raggiungere velocità incredibili durante la caccia.
The cheetah can reach incredible speeds during a hunt.
Hai mai visto un ghepardo correre nella savana?
Have you ever seen a cheetah running in the savannah?
Il ghepardo non ruggisce come gli altri grandi felini.
The cheetah does not roar like other big cats.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ghepardo | masculine · singular |
| ghepardi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'leopardo' (leopard); cheetahs are leaner and have distinctive facial 'tear stripes'.