lobos
/lobos/from spelling rules
The English word "wolves" is translated into Spanish as lobos.
lobos refers to wild carnivorous mammals that look like large dogs and live in packs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
lobos is the standard term used to refer to wolves in Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form for a wolf is lobo. The singular feminine form for a female wolf is loba or the plural feminine form lobas.
How do you pronounce it?
/lobos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term lobo marino is used to refer to a sea lion or a walrus, rather than a wolf that lives in the sea.
- In traditional Spanish folklore, the lobo is often depicted as a trickster or a cunning figure, similar to the fox in other European traditions.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the character El Lobo is the primary antagonist in traditional nursery rhymes and children's stories, often used to teach caution.
Examples in context
- Hay lobos ahí afuera.There are wolves out there.This sentence is useful for stating that wolves are present outside.Tatoeba #9767461 by Eremon, translation #3723267 by CM
- ¿Dónde están los lobos?Where are the wolves?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the wolves.Tatoeba #4648426 by cueyayotl, translation #3341896 by Miktsoanit
- Los lobos no comen ensalada.Wolves don't eat salad.This sentence is useful for stating what wolves do not eat.Tatoeba #3353628 by marcelostockle, translation #1573018 by fanty
- Los lobos son famosos por su organización socialWolves are known for their social organization
- En la mitología argentina, los lobisones son humanoides que se convierten en lobosIn Argentine mythology, lobisones are humanoids who transform into wolves
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a nature documentary.
- ElenaMe gustan mucho los lobos.I like wolves a lot.
- AlejandroA mí también, son animales inteligentes.Me too, they are intelligent animals.
- Elena¿Sabías que los lobos cazan en grupo?Did you know that wolves hunt in groups?
- AlejandroSí, por eso son tan eficientes.Yes, that is why they are so efficient.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
