Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Lion" in Spanish: león
el león
A lion is el león (leh-OHN). It is masculine: un león, los leones. A lioness is la leona.
At the zoo
El león duerme bajo el sol.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce león
Say it
leh-OHN
/leˈon/
leh-OHN. Stress OHN. Write the accent on ó. Say león in two beats.
"Lion" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el león | the lion Male or generic lion. | Male or generic lion. |
| la leona | the lioness Female lion. | Female lion. |
| los leones | the lions Plural. | Plural. |
| el rugido del león | the lion's roar Zoo and nature talk. | Zoo and nature talk. |
How to use león in real life
- 1At the zoo
El león duerme bajo el sol.
The lion sleeps under the sun.
El león as subject.
- 2Watching animals
La leona cuida a sus crías.
The lioness cares for her cubs.
Leona is the female.
- 3Kids talking
Mira ese león grande.
Look at that big lion.
Ese león points to one.
Mistakes English speakers make with león
Incorrect: La león corre rápido.
Correct: El león corre rápido.
León is masculine. Use el león. Leona is the female.
Incorrect: Vi dos leóns en el zoo.
Correct: Vi dos leones en el zoo.
The plural of león is leones.
Good to know
León needs a written accent. Kids meet el león at zoos across Latin America. Use leona when you mean a female lion.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the zoo big-cat area
ChatPal
¿Ves al león allá?
Do you see the lion over there?
You
Sí. El león tiene una melena enorme.
Yes. The lion has a huge mane.
ChatPal
La leona está más atrás.
The lioness is farther back.
You
Qué fuerte se oye.
How loud it sounds.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lion" in Spanish
Is león masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el león. A lioness is la leona.
Does león need an accent?
Yes: león. Plural is leones.
How do you pronounce león?
leh-OHN with stress on OHN.
How do I say lions in the plural?
Los leones.
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