lobo
/ˈlobo/
The Spanish word lobo means wolf.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of lobo is loba (she-wolf). To express the plural, use lobos (wolves) and lobas (she-wolves).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlobo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase lobo marino is used to refer to a 'sea lion', even though the literal translation is 'sea wolf'.
- The proper name Lope is a doublet of lobo and comes from Basque influence. A famous example is the playwright Lope de Vega.
- In some Spanish slang, particularly in parts of the Caribbean, calling someone a lobo can imply they are a 'player' or someone very skilled at seduction.
Examples in context
- El lobo es un animal fascinante.The wolf is a fascinating animal.
- ¡Mira ese lobito tan tierno!Look at that cute little wolf!
- El lobo aúlla en la noche.The wolf howls in the night.
- Vimos un lobo en el bosque.We saw a wolf in the forest.
- Ese lobo es de color gris.That wolf is gray.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are watching a nature documentary together.
- Lucía¿Viste aquel lobo en la pantalla?Did you see that wolf on the screen?
- AlejandroSí, el lobo parece muy fuerte.Yes, the wolf looks very strong.
- LucíaEs un animal muy impresionante.It is a very impressive animal.
- AlejandroMe gusta mucho cómo corre.I really like how it runs.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lobo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lobo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
