Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
chupacabra
English translation:
"chupacabra" (literally "goat sucker")
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Intergraf
Apr 24, 2004 06:53
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Spanish term
chupacabre
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I was wondering what this word means in Spanish? Is it anything similar to chupasangre a word for the kissing bug, a common pest in Central and South America. Thank you very much for any help.
Sincerely,
Brian Costello
Seattle, Wa.
Sincerely,
Brian Costello
Seattle, Wa.
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Spanish term (edited):
chupacabra
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literally: goat sucker
"The chupacabra ("goat sucker") is an animal said to be unknown to science and systemically killing animals in places like Puerto Rico and Mexico. The creature's name originated with the discovery of some dead goats in Puerto Rico with puncture wounds in their necks and their blood allegedly drained. According to UFO Magazine (March/April 1996) there have been more than 2,000 reported cases of animal mutilations in Puerto Rico in the last two years attributed to the chupacabra."
Check out the rest of the article here:
http://skepdic.com/chupa.html
T.
Check out the rest of the article here:
http://skepdic.com/chupa.html
T.
Peer comment(s):
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David Brown
: it's a bit of science fiction folklore of werewolves and a vampire who just likes goats blood
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Penelope Ausejo
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Lesley Clarke
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Sandra Cifuentes Dowling
: Several cases reported in Chile as well
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Anastin
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Sarah Beeman
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Luisa Ramos, CT
: Periodi hysteria in Puerto Rico as well. Some have pictures or so they claim.
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Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
: I just think the word is the funniest thing ever...I mean really chupacabra....ha ha...:) Great....
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Henry Hinds
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Martin Perazzo
: Some cases here in Spain, too
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alexandra123
: I don't really think there is a translation for "chupacabra"( "goat blood sucking creature" comes to mind as a possible description ) a mythical/legend creature popular in latin american folk tales and legends.
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Terry Ogborn
: They seem to be everywhere... Check out the website below to read physical descriptions of "3 basic types"!! http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Chupacabra
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Valentini Mellas
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Andrea Sacchi
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Gabo Pena
: DON'T TURN AROUND!! *^@
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Hanna Stochnialek
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Refugio
: All my first graders in California were well versed in this lore.
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ballsdeep sanju
: fuck this its a dog people... let it go SHITTTTT
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Comment: "Good reply. Thank you very much Intergraf.
Sincerely,
Brian Costello"
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Brian Costello
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