pandas
/pandas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pandas" is translated into Spanish as pandas.
pandas refers to the large bear-like mammals with black and white fur that are native to China.
Which one should you use?
The word panditas is a cute and affectionate nickname for pandas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is el panda. The plural form pandas requires the masculine plural article los to agree in gender and number.
How do you pronounce it?
/pandas/
Did you know?
- The term pandita is frequently used as a term of endearment on social media to describe anything 'cute' or 'adorable'. This usage extends far beyond the actual animal to include people, objects, or even small pets.
- While English speakers say 'panda bear', the Spanish oso panda literally translates to 'bear panda', placing the general category before the specific species.
- Because the word panda is an adaptation of a foreign term, some older Spanish dictionaries listed it as an invariable noun, though modern usage strictly follows the masculine plural los pandas.
Examples in context
- Los pandas son animales hermosos.Pandas are beautiful animals.This sentence is useful for describing the beauty of pandas.Tatoeba #1385981 by marcelostockle, translation #680203 by Source_VOA
- Los grandes pandas viven sólo en China.Big pandas only live in China.This sentence is useful for noting that big pandas live only in China.Tatoeba #606978 by Leono, translation #10121954 by espamatics
- Los pandas gigantes sólo viven en China.Giant pandas live only in China.This sentence is useful for specifying that giant pandas live only in China.Tatoeba #693862 by Shishir, translation #34949 by CK
- Me encantan los pandas. Son tan adorables.I love pandas. They are so adorable.
- ¡Mira esos osos pandas comiendo bambú!Look at those pandas eating bamboo!
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are visiting a zoo.
- MaríaMira, ¡allí están los pandas!Look, there are the pandas!
- MateoSon muy lindos y comen bambú.They are very cute and they eat bamboo.
- MaríaMe encantan los pandas.I love pandas.
- MateoA mí también, María.Me too, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
