león
masculine
In Mexican Spanish "lion" is león and a female lion is leona. It is the same word used across the Spanish speaking world.
Meaning: big cat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| león | masculine |
| leona | female |
León is also the name of a city in Guanajuato, and a common surname and given name.
How do you pronounce it?
It is said le-ÓN, with the stress on the last syllable.
Did you know?
- The city of León in Guanajuato is named after the Spanish city of León, not after the animal.
Examples in context
- El león ruge muy fuerte.The lion roars very loud.
- La leona cuida a sus cachorros.The lioness takes care of her cubs.
Example conversation
Dad and his son Mateo visit a zoo in Mexico City.
- MateoPapá, mira el león.Dad, look at the lion.
- PapáEs enorme.It is huge.
- Mateo¿Puedo tomarle una foto?Can I take a photo of him?
