babuino
/baˈbwino/masculine
The English word "baboon" is translated into Spanish as babuino. Wiktionary also lists babón.
Meaning: primate (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| babuino | /baˈbwino/ | masculine |
| babón | /babon/ (from spelling rules) |
The term refers to the primate of the baboon species.
Which one should you use?
babuino is the standard masculine noun for the animal, while babón is another form of the word.
How does it change in a sentence?
babuino is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈbwino/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word babuino contains a hidden link to ancient Egyptian mythology. It traces its roots back to 'Babi', the sacred baboon god of the Egyptian pantheon.
- The term babón sounds very similar to the Spanish word 'babón', which can colloquially refer to someone who 'drools' or is incredibly foolish in certain dialects. This creates a phonetic coincidence between the animal and a person's behavior.
- In a figurative sense, calling someone a babuino in certain regions can be a critique of their perceived lack of refinement or 'primitive' behavior.
Examples in context
- Tú pareces un babuino.You look like a baboon.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use babuino to make a comparison.Tatoeba #6091941 by albrusgher, translation #3826426 by CK
- El babuino tiene un pelaje gris.The baboon has grey fur.
- Vimos un babuino en el zoológico.We saw a baboon at the zoo.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at a nature documentary.
- Sofía¿Es ese un babuino?Is that a baboon?
- JavierSí, es un babuino muy grande.Yes, it is a very large baboon.
- SofíaEs impresionante verlo de cerca.It is impressive to see it up close.
- JavierLa naturaleza es increíble, Sofía.Nature is incredible, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baboon” translations and entries babuino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries babuino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
