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"Sheep" in Spanish: oveja
la oveja
A sheep is la oveja (oh-VEH-hah). It is feminine: una oveja, las ovejas. Wool is often lana de oveja.
In the hills
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How to pronounce oveja
Say it
oh-VEH-hah
/oˈβe.xa/
oh-VEH-hah. Stress VEH. Soft j like English h. Say oveja in three parts.
"Sheep" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la oveja | the sheep One animal; usually female or generic. | One animal; usually female or generic. |
| las ovejas | the sheep (plural) A flock. | A flock. |
| el carnero | the ram Adult male sheep. | Adult male sheep. |
| la lana de oveja | sheep's wool Yarn and clothing labels. | Yarn and clothing labels. |
How to use oveja in real life
- 1In the hills
La oveja come hierba verde.
The sheep eats green grass.
La oveja as subject.
- 2Shopping
Este suéter es de lana de oveja.
This sweater is sheep's wool.
Lana de oveja names the material.
- 3On a farm
Hay muchas ovejas aquí.
There are many sheep here.
Ovejas is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with oveja
Incorrect: El oveja es blanca.
Correct: La oveja es blanca.
Oveja is feminine. Use la oveja.
Incorrect: Compro lana de ovejo.
Correct: Compro lana de oveja.
Keep oveja in lana de oveja.
Good to know
Oveja is the everyday farm word in Spanish. A male sheep is often el carnero. Markets sell lana de oveja for sweaters and blankets.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking past a flock
ChatPal
¿Ves esa oveja pequeña?
Do you see that small sheep?
You
Sí. La oveja está con su cría.
Yes. The sheep is with her baby.
ChatPal
El pastor las cuida bien.
The shepherd takes good care of them.
You
Qué quieto el campo hoy.
How quiet the countryside is today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sheep" in Spanish
Is oveja masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la oveja, una oveja, las ovejas.
How do you say a ram?
El carnero is a male sheep. Oveja is the usual word.
How do you pronounce oveja?
oh-VEH-hah. The j sounds like English h.
How do I say sheep's wool?
Lana de oveja.
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