osezno
/oˈseθno/masculine
The English phrase bear cub is bear cub in Spanish, typically translated as osezno. Wiktionary also lists esbardo.
Meaning: young bear (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| osezno | /oˈseθno/ /oˈsesno/ |
masculine |
| esbardo | /esbaɾdo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Both osezno and esbardo are used to refer to a young bear. Additionally, the term cachorro refers to a young animal, specifically a puppy or cub, while osito translates to "little bear" or "teddy bear".
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈseθno/
Did you know?
- The Latin root ursus, which led to osezno, is also the ancestor of the English word 'ursa', used in the names of the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
- In certain Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone an osito is a common way to describe them as cuddly or sweet.
- While osezno is the technical term for a bear cub, the word cachorro is used for cubs of many different species, including lions, tigers and wolves.
Examples in context
- En el zoológico hay un lindo cachorro de oso.The zoo has a cute bear cub.
- Mira qué adorable es ese ososito.Look at how adorable that bear cub is.
- Ese osezno busca a su madre.That bear cub is looking for its mother.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are visiting a wildlife sanctuary.
- MateoMira, Elena, hay un osezno allí.Look, Elena, there is a bear cub there.
- Elena¡Es muy lindo y pequeño!It is very cute and small!
- MateoEl osezno está durmiendo ahora.The bear cub is sleeping now.
- ElenaNo hagamos ruido para no despertarlo.Let's not make noise so we don't wake it up.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bear cub” translations and entries osezno, 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 osezno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
