panda
/ˈpanda/masculine
The Spanish word for 'panda' is panda.
panda refers to the animal *Ailuropoda melanoleuca*.
Meaning: Ailuropoda melanoleuca (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term oso panda (panda bear) is a common way to specify the animal, as panda can also refer to other species in different contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of panda is pandas. It is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpanda/
Did you know?
- In some colloquial contexts, panda can describe a group of friends or a 'clique', moving far beyond the animal kingdom.
- The word panda entered Spanish through French, rather than coming directly from an Asian language or English.
- The Latin root pandō, which influenced the word panda, also means 'to spread out' or 'extend'.
Examples in context
- Tú eres un panda.You are a panda.This sentence shows how to use panda to identify someone.Tatoeba #1241069 by marcelostockle, translation #1234048 by cntrational
- No soy un oso panda.I am not a panda.This sentence demonstrates the use of panda in a negative statement.Tatoeba #5070623 by don_ramon, translation #2829176 by Hybrid
- ¿Has visto alguna vez un panda?Have you ever seen a panda?This sentence illustrates how to ask if someone has seen a panda.Tatoeba #582832 by Leono, translation #34950 by CK
- El oso panda es nativo de China y es un símbolo de conservación y protección de especies en peligro de extinción.The panda bear is native to China and is a symbol of conservation and species protection.
- El panda gigante se alimenta principalmente de bambú y es conocido por su distintiva apariencia en blanco y negro.The giant panda mainly feeds on bamboo and is known for its distinctive black-and-white appearance.
- ¡Mira ese panda! Parece tan tierno y juguetón.Look at that panda! It looks so cute and playful.
- Anoche vi un documental sobre los osos panda. Son realmente fascinantes.Last night, I watched a documentary about pandas. They are truly fascinating.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at the zoo.
- ElenaMira, ¡el panda está comiendo bambú!Look, the panda is eating bamboo!
- AlejandroEs verdad, es muy lindo.It is true, it is very cute.
- ElenaMe encanta el panda, es mi animal favorito.I love the panda, it is my favorite animal.
- AlejandroA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “panda” translations and entries panda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
