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"Cow" in Spanish: vaca
la vaca
A cow is la vaca (BAH-kah). It is feminine: una vaca, las vacas. Milk often comes as leche de vaca.
How to pronounce vaca: audio and sound guideOn a farm
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How to pronounce vaca
Say it
BAH-kah
/ˈba.ka/
BAH-kah. Stress BAH. Soft b between vowels is fine. Keep vaca short.
"Cow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la vaca | the cow Default feminine noun. | Default feminine noun. |
| las vacas | the cows Plural. | Plural. |
| la leche de vaca | cow's milk Labels and menus. | Labels and menus. |
| el ganado | cattle / livestock Group of farm animals, not one cow. | Group of farm animals, not one cow. |
How to use vaca in real life
- 1On a farm
La vaca está en el campo.
The cow is in the field.
La vaca as subject.
- 2At a market
¿Es leche de vaca?
Is it cow's milk?
Leche de vaca names the source.
- 3Counting animals
Hay tres vacas cerca.
There are three cows nearby.
Vacas is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with vaca
Incorrect: El vaca come pasto.
Correct: La vaca come pasto.
Vaca is feminine. Use la vaca.
Incorrect: Compro leche de vaco.
Correct: Compro leche de vaca.
Keep vaca for the animal and for leche de vaca.
Good to know
Good to knowVaca is everyday farm Spanish across Latin America. Leche de vaca appears on cartons. Toros and bueyes are different animals; start with vaca for cow.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a dairy farm
ChatPal
Mira la vaca blanca.
Look at the white cow.
You
¿Da mucha leche esa vaca?
Does that cow give a lot of milk?
ChatPal
Sí, por la mañana.
Yes, in the morning.
You
Qué interesante el rancho.
How interesting the ranch is.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cow" in Spanish
Is vaca masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la vaca, una vaca, las vacas.
How do you say cow's milk?
Leche de vaca.
How do you pronounce vaca?
BAH-kah with stress on BAH.
What is ganado?
Ganado means cattle as a group. One animal is la vaca.
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