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"Rabbit" in Spanish: conejo
el conejo
A rabbit is el conejo (koh-NEH-hoh). It is masculine: un conejo, los conejos. A female can be la coneja.
How to pronounce conejo: audio and sound guideAs a pet
Mi conejo come zanahoria.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce conejo
Say it
koh-NEH-hoh
/koˈne.xo/
koh-NEH-hoh. Stress NEH. Soft j like English h. Say conejo clearly.
"Rabbit" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el conejo | the rabbit Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| la coneja | the female rabbit When sex matters. | When sex matters. |
| el conejo de monte | wild rabbit Countryside talk. | Countryside talk. |
| la madriguera del conejo | the rabbit's burrow Where a wild rabbit lives. | Where a wild rabbit lives. |
How to use conejo in real life
- 1As a pet
Mi conejo come zanahoria.
My rabbit eats carrot.
Mi conejo for a pet.
- 2In a field
Sale un conejo del pasto.
A rabbit comes out of the grass.
Un conejo for one animal.
- 3At a pet store
¿Tienen un conejo pequeño?
Do you have a small rabbit?
Asking for un conejo.
Mistakes English speakers make with conejo
Incorrect: La conejo es blanco.
Correct: El conejo es blanco.
Conejo is masculine. Use el conejo.
Incorrect: Vi un conejo femenina.
Correct: Vi una coneja.
For a female rabbit, say la coneja.
Good to know
Good to knowConejo covers pets and wild rabbits in Latin American Spanish. Kids often keep un conejo at home. Food menus may list conejo too in some regions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a pet rabbit
ChatPal
¿Quieres acariciar al conejo?
Do you want to pet the rabbit?
You
Sí. El conejo es muy suave.
Yes. The rabbit is very soft.
ChatPal
Come lechuga cada mañana.
It eats lettuce every morning.
You
Qué lindo animal.
What a cute animal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rabbit" in Spanish
Is conejo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el conejo. A female can be la coneja.
How do you pronounce conejo?
koh-NEH-hoh. The j sounds like English h.
Can conejo mean food?
Yes on some menus. Context tells you if conejo is a pet or a dish.
How do I say rabbits in the plural?
Los conejos.
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