Tauro
/ˈtauɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for the astrological sign Taurus is Tauro.
Tauro is a masculine noun used to refer to the zodiac sign itself or to a person born under that sign.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Tauro is a masculine noun. When you are stating your zodiac sign, you use the verb ser followed directly by the sign without using an indefinite article.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtauɾo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid adding the definite article el before the sign when stating your zodiac sign. For example, do not say Soy el Tauro to mean 'I am a Taurus'. Instead, simply say Soy Tauro.
Did you know?
- The adjective taurino is used not only for astrology but also to describe anything related to bullfighting, such as the plaza taurina where bullfights take place.
- In Spanish, the names of most zodiac signs are masculine, including Tauro. This means that even if a woman is speaking, she will always say Soy Tauro rather than using a feminine form.
- In certain literary or poetic Spanish contexts, you might encounter the word taurino to describe someone with a brave or bull-like temperament, moving away from the astrological meaning entirely.
Examples in context
- Mi signo zodiaco es Tauro.My zodiac sign is Taurus.This sentence is useful for identifying your own zodiac sign using Tauro.Tatoeba #13642893 by mervert1, translation #13642831 by mervert1
- Tom es Tauro.Tom is a Taurus.This sentence is useful for stating that a specific person is a Taurus using Tauro.Tatoeba #12295907 by carlosalberto, translation #7489907 by CM
- Mi mejor amigo es Tauro y siempre muestra su lealtad y determinación.My best friend is a Taurus and always displays loyalty and determination.
- Él es Tauro, pero yo soy Géminis.He is Taurus, but I am Gemini.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their horoscopes at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Sabes qué signo es él?Do you know what sign he is?
- ElenaSí, él es Tauro.Yes, he is Taurus.
- Daniel¡Qué coincidencia! Yo también soy Tauro.What a coincidence! I am Taurus too.
- ElenaEntonces se llevarán muy bien.Then you two will get along very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taurus” translations and entries Tauro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
