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"Shark" in Spanish: tiburón
el tiburón
A shark is el tiburón (tee-boo-ROHN). It is masculine. Keep the accent: tiburón. Plural is los tiburones.
How to pronounce tiburón: audio and sound guideAt the aquarium
Mira ese tiburón grande.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce tiburón
Say it
tee-boo-ROHN
/tiβuˈɾon/
tee-boo-ROHN. Stress ROHN. Written accent on ó. Say tiburón fully.
"Shark" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el tiburón | the shark Default. | Default. |
| los tiburones | the sharks Plural. | Plural. |
| un tiburón | a shark Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| el ataque de tiburón | the shark attack News and safety talk. | News and safety talk. |
How to use tiburón in real life
- 1At the aquarium
Mira ese tiburón grande.
Look at that big shark.
Ese tiburón.
- 2Beach warning
Hoy no hay tiburones cerca.
Today there are no sharks nearby.
Tiburones plural.
- 3Documentary
El tiburón nada rápido.
The shark swims fast.
El tiburón.
Mistakes English speakers make with tiburón
Incorrect: La tiburón es enorme.
Correct: El tiburón es enorme.
Tiburón is masculine: el tiburón.
Incorrect: Vi un tiburon.
Correct: Vi un tiburón.
Write the accent: tiburón.
Good to know
Good to knowBeach towns talk about el tiburón in safety signs. Aquariums show tiburones behind glass. Always keep the accent on tiburón.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At an aquarium tank
ChatPal
¿Ves el tiburón abajo?
Do you see the shark below?
You
Sí. El tiburón es enorme.
Yes. The shark is huge.
ChatPal
No se acerca al vidrio.
It doesn't come close to the glass.
You
Qué impresionante.
How impressive.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shark" in Spanish
Is tiburón masculine?
Yes: el tiburón, los tiburones.
Why the accent on tiburón?
Stress is on ROHN, so Spanish writes ó.
How do you pronounce tiburón?
tee-boo-ROHN with stress on ROHN.
What is the plural?
Los tiburones.
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