How to Say "Polar Bear" in Spanish

oso polar

/ˌoso poˈlaɾ/masculine

The English phrase "polar bear" is translated into Spanish as oso polar. Wiktionary also lists oso blanco.

Meaning: Ursus maritimus (noun)

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“polar bear” in Spanish
Spanish	IPA	Note
oso polar	/ˌoso poˈlaɾ/	masculine
oso blanco	/ˌoso ˈblanko/	masculine

The term is used to refer to the species *Ursus maritimus*.

The phrase is composed of oso (bear) and polar (polar).

Oso blanco is a common alternative used to describe the animal by its color, meaning "white bear".

When talking about multiple animals, the plural form is osos polares, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.

/ˌoso poˈlaɾ/

Spanish speakers use the phrase ser un oso to describe someone who is clumsy or socially awkward.
The Spanish word oso comes from the Latin ursus, which is the same root used for the English word 'ursine'.

De hecho, para moverse a cualquier velocidad el oso polar usa el doble de la energía que usan los demás mamíferos.
In fact, to move at any speed the polar bear uses twice as much energy as do most other mammals.
This sentence is useful for illustrating the energy consumption of an oso polar.
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Me gusta aprender sobre los osos polares.
I enjoy learning about polar bears.
El oso polar vive en el Ártico.
The polar bear lives in the Arctic.
¿Viste un oso polar en el zoológico?
Did you see a polar bear at the zoo?

Two friends are watching a nature documentary on TV.

Elena

Ese oso polar es muy grande, Mateo.
That polar bear is very big, Mateo.
Mateo

Sí, es impresionante verlo en la pantalla.
Yes, it is impressive to see it on the screen.
Elena

Me gustaría viajar para verlo en persona.
I would like to travel to see it in person.
Mateo

Sería una aventura increíble para ti, Elena.
It would be an incredible adventure for you, Elena.

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