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"Elephant" in Spanish: elefante
el elefante
An elephant is el elefante (eh-leh-FAHN-teh). It is masculine: un elefante, los elefantes. A female is often la elefanta.
At the zoo
El elefante bebe con la trompa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce elefante
Say it
eh-leh-FAHN-teh
/eleˈfan.te/
eh-leh-FAHN-teh. Stress FAHN. Four clear syllables. Say elefante evenly.
"Elephant" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el elefante | the elephant Default masculine noun. | Default masculine noun. |
| la elefanta | the female elephant When sex matters. | When sex matters. |
| los elefantes | the elephants Plural. | Plural. |
| la trompa del elefante | the elephant's trunk Body-part talk at the zoo. | Body-part talk at the zoo. |
How to use elefante in real life
- 1At the zoo
El elefante bebe con la trompa.
The elephant drinks with its trunk.
El elefante as subject.
- 2Kids pointing
Mira ese elefante enorme.
Look at that huge elephant.
Ese elefante points to one.
- 3Counting
Hay dos elefantes juntos.
There are two elephants together.
Elefantes is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with elefante
Incorrect: La elefante es grande.
Correct: El elefante es grande.
Elefante is masculine. Use el elefante.
Incorrect: Vi tres elefantes hembra juntas.
Correct: Vi tres elefantas.
For females, la elefanta / las elefantas is clearer.
Good to know
Elefante is a favorite zoo word for kids across Latin America. People notice la trompa del elefante first. Elefanta marks a female when needed.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the elephant enclosure
ChatPal
¿Ves al elefante gris?
Do you see the gray elephant?
You
Sí. El elefante mueve la trompa.
Yes. The elephant moves its trunk.
ChatPal
Come hojas todo el día.
It eats leaves all day.
You
Qué animal tan grande.
What a big animal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elephant" in Spanish
Is elefante masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el elefante. A female can be la elefanta.
How do you pronounce elefante?
eh-leh-FAHN-teh with stress on FAHN.
How do I say elephant trunk?
La trompa del elefante.
What is the plural of elefante?
Los elefantes.
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