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"Tiger" in Spanish: tigre
el tigre
A tiger is el tigre (TEE-greh). It is masculine: un tigre, los tigres. A tigress is la tigresa.
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How to pronounce tigre
Say it
TEE-greh
/ˈti.ɡɾe/
TEE-greh. Stress TEE. Soft g before r. Keep tigre short.
"Tiger" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el tigre | the tiger Male or generic tiger. | Male or generic tiger. |
| la tigresa | the tigress Female tiger. | Female tiger. |
| los tigres | the tigers Plural. | Plural. |
| el tigre de Bengala | the Bengal tiger Species name on zoo signs. | Species name on zoo signs. |
How to use tigre in real life
- 1At the zoo
El tigre camina en su espacio.
The tiger walks in its space.
El tigre as subject.
- 2Describing stripes
Ese tigre tiene rayas negras.
That tiger has black stripes.
Ese tigre points to one.
- 3Kids talking
La tigresa duerme con sus crías.
The tigress sleeps with her cubs.
Tigresa is the female form.
Mistakes English speakers make with tigre
Incorrect: La tigre es fuerte.
Correct: El tigre es fuerte.
Tigre is masculine. Use el tigre. Tigresa is female.
Incorrect: Vi tres tigresas macho.
Correct: Vi tres tigres.
Use tigres for males or a mixed group. Tigresa is female.
Good to know
Good to knowTigre is masculine even though Italian tigre is feminine. Latin American zoos label el tigre clearly. Say tigresa only for a female.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching big cats at the zoo
ChatPal
Mira el tigre naranja.
Look at the orange tiger.
You
El tigre se ve enorme.
The tiger looks huge.
ChatPal
Sus rayas son muy claras.
Its stripes are very clear.
You
Qué animal tan fuerte.
What a strong animal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tiger" in Spanish
Is tigre masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el tigre. A female is la tigresa.
How do you pronounce tigre?
TEE-greh with stress on TEE.
How do I say tigers in the plural?
Los tigres.
Is Spanish tigre like Italian tigre?
Spanish el tigre is masculine. Italian la tigre is feminine.
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