Yaguará

Yaguará is a Spanish and Portuguese word primarily used in parts of South America to refer to the jaguar ( Panthera onca). It is a regional variation, often used by indigenous communities and in areas where the influence of indigenous languages and cultures remains strong. While "jaguar" is the more widely used term internationally, "yaguará" persists in specific geographic locations as a culturally significant synonym. The term highlights the historical and linguistic diversity surrounding the naming of this apex predator in the Americas.