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"Donkey" in Spanish: burro
el burro
A donkey is el burro (BOO-rroh). It is masculine. Plural is los burros. A female donkey can be la burra.
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How to pronounce burro
Say it
BOO-rroh
/ˈburo/
BOO-rroh. Strong rolled rr. Stress BOO. Say burro short and clear.
"Donkey" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el burro | the donkey (male or general) Default. | Default. |
| la burra | the female donkey When sex matters. | When sex matters. |
| los burros | the donkeys Plural. | Plural. |
| montar un burro | to ride a donkey Farm and tourism talk. | Farm and tourism talk. |
How to use burro in real life
- 1On a farm
El burro come pasto.
The donkey eats grass.
El burro.
- 2Village road
Pasa un burro con carga.
A donkey passes with a load.
Un burro.
- 3Kids' visit
Los burros están en el corral.
The donkeys are in the pen.
Burros plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with burro
Incorrect: La burro es gris.
Correct: El burro es gris. / La burra es gris.
Match gender: el burro or la burra.
Incorrect: Vi un burra.
Correct: Vi una burra. / Vi un burro.
Una burra or un burro—agree the article.
Good to know
Good to knowRural roads still use el burro for loads. Markets may sell burro crafts. Calling someone burro can insult, so keep it for the animal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a farm
ChatPal
¿Quieres ver el burro?
Do you want to see the donkey?
You
Sí. ¿Come el burro manzanas?
Yes. Does the donkey eat apples?
ChatPal
A veces. Pregunta al dueño.
Sometimes. Ask the owner.
You
Ok. Voy despacio.
Okay. I'll go slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Donkey" in Spanish
Burro or burra?
El burro is male or general; la burra is female.
How do you pronounce burro?
BOO-rroh with a rolled rr.
What is the plural?
Los burros.
Is burro rude as an insult?
Yes, so use burro for the animal only.
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