osito
/oˈsito/
In Spanish, the phrase "baby bear" is translated as osito.
osito can refer to a young bear or a small bear-shaped toy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on gender and number: use osita if the bear is female, and use the plural form ositos to refer to multiple baby bears.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈsito/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, osito is a common romantic nickname for a partner, similar to calling someone 'honey' or 'sweetie' in English.
- While osito means 'little bear', the word 'oso' shares an ancient ancestor with the Latin 'ursus', which is the root of the English word 'ursine'.
- While osito usually means 'baby bear', adding the -ito suffix to almost any noun in Spanish can transform a neutral object into something cute or precious.
Examples in context
- El osezno se encuentra en peligro de extinción en esta región.The baby bear is in danger of extinction in this region.
- Los cachorros de oso son muy juguetones y curiosos.Bear cubs are very playful and curious.
- ¡Mira qué osito más lindo!Look at that cute little baby bear!
- El osito es muy suave.The teddy bear is very soft.
- Compré un osito para el bebé.I bought a teddy bear for the baby.
- Mira ese pequeño osito en el bosque.Look at that little bear cub in the forest.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at a gift in a toy store.
- María¿Te gusta este osito de peluche?Do you like this teddy bear?
- AlejandroSí, es muy lindo, María.Yes, it is very cute, María.
- MaríaEs perfecto para el regalo.It is perfect for the gift.
- AlejandroEntonces, vamos a comprarlo.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry osito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries osito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
