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"Goat" in Spanish: cabra
la cabra
A goat is la cabra (KAH-brah). It is feminine: una cabra, las cabras. Cheese labels often say queso de cabra.
On a hillside
La cabra sube la roca.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cabra
Say it
KAH-brah
/ˈka.βɾa/
KAH-brah. Stress KAH. Soft b after the vowel. Keep cabra short.
"Goat" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cabra | the goat Default feminine noun. | Default feminine noun. |
| el macho cabrío | the billy goat Adult male goat. | Adult male goat. |
| el queso de cabra | goat cheese Menus and markets. | Menus and markets. |
| la leche de cabra | goat's milk Dairy labels. | Dairy labels. |
How to use cabra in real life
- 1On a hillside
La cabra sube la roca.
The goat climbs the rock.
La cabra as subject.
- 2At a cheese stall
Pruebo el queso de cabra.
I'm trying the goat cheese.
Queso de cabra is goat cheese.
- 3Counting
Veo cinco cabras cerca.
I see five goats nearby.
Cabras is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with cabra
Incorrect: El cabra come hojas.
Correct: La cabra come hojas.
Cabra is feminine. Use la cabra.
Incorrect: Quiero queso de cabro.
Correct: Quiero queso de cabra.
Keep cabra in queso de cabra.
Good to know
Cabra is common in rural Latin America and in market cheese talk. Queso de cabra appears on menus. A billy goat may be called macho cabrío.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying cheese at a market
ChatPal
¿Probamos queso de cabra?
Shall we try goat cheese?
You
Sí. Me gusta el queso de cabra suave.
Yes. I like soft goat cheese.
ChatPal
Este es fresco de hoy.
This one is fresh today.
You
Llevo un poco, gracias.
I'll take a little, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Goat" in Spanish
Is cabra masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cabra, una cabra, las cabras.
How do you say goat cheese?
Queso de cabra.
How do you pronounce cabra?
KAH-brah with stress on KAH.
What is a male goat called?
Often el macho cabrío. Cabra is the usual word.
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