puma
puma
large wild cat
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puma with Russian translation
puma usage examples
🇬🇧UK
Пума может прыгать очень высоко, чтобы поймать добычу.
A puma can jump very high to catch its prey.
Местные гиды говорят, что пума живёт на склоне холма неподалёку.
Local guides say a puma lives on the hillside nearby.
🇺🇸US
Пума — сильное и быстрое животное.
The cougar is a strong and fast animal.
Смотрители предупредили туристов о молодой пу́ме в этом районе.
Rangers warned hikers about a young cougar in the area.
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puma belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
puma synonyms
What's the difference between puma / mountain lion / panther
A regional (mainly US) synonym for cougar/puma that highlights mountainous habitat; refers to the same species.
Rangers warned hikers about mountain lions in the area.
Ambiguous: can mean a black variant of big cats, a leopard or jaguar in some contexts, or (less commonly) a puma; not always interchangeable with 'cougar'.
The legend spoke of a panther seen at night, its dark coat invisible among the trees.
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How to pronounce puma and what this word means
puma means puma. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce puma
/ˈpjuːmə/
puma translation
puma
puma examples
A puma can jump very high to catch its prey.
puma transcription
/ˈpjuːmə/, /ˈkuːɡɚ/
Questions about this word
puma meaning: what does it mean?
large wild cat
puma pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
puma is pronounced as /ˈpjuːmə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
puma definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A puma can jump very high to catch its prey. Translation: Пума может прыгать очень высоко, чтобы поймать добычу.
Is puma part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, puma (cougar) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is puma part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, puma (cougar) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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