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"Whale" in Spanish: ballena
la ballena
A whale is la ballena (bah-YEH-nah). It is feminine. Plural is las ballenas. Whale-watching is ver ballenas.
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How to pronounce ballena
Say it
bah-YEH-nah
/baˈʝena/
bah-YEH-nah. Double ll like y for many speakers. Stress YEH. Say ballena clearly.
"Whale" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ballena | the whale Default. | Default. |
| las ballenas | the whales Plural. | Plural. |
| una ballena | a whale Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| ver ballenas | to see whales Tour and coast talk. | Tour and coast talk. |
How to use ballena in real life
- 1On a tour
Vimos una ballena lejos.
We saw a whale far away.
Una ballena.
- 2Museum
La ballena es enorme.
The whale is enormous.
La ballena.
- 3Nature show
Las ballenas migran en invierno.
Whales migrate in winter.
Ballenas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with ballena
Incorrect: El ballena es grande.
Correct: La ballena es grande.
Ballena is feminine: la ballena.
Incorrect: Vi un ballena.
Correct: Vi una ballena.
Use una with ballena.
Good to know
Good to knowPacific and Atlantic coasts offer tours to see ballenas. Guides shout when la ballena surfaces. Bring binoculars for distant ballenas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Whale-watching boat
ChatPal
¿Ves la ballena a la izquierda?
Do you see the whale on the left?
You
Sí. ¡Qué grande es la ballena!
Yes. How big the whale is!
ChatPal
Espera. Puede saltar.
Wait. It might jump.
You
No parpadeo.
I won't blink.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Whale" in Spanish
Is ballena feminine?
Yes: la ballena, las ballenas.
How do you pronounce ballena?
bah-YEH-nah; ll often sounds like y.
What is the plural?
Las ballenas.
How do I say whale-watching?
Ver ballenas or avistamiento de ballenas.
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