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"Wolf" in Spanish: lobo
el lobo
A wolf is el lobo (LOH-boh). It is masculine: un lobo, los lobos. A female wolf is la loba.
How to pronounce lobo: audio and sound guideIn a nature film
El lobo corre por la nieve.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lobo
Say it
LOH-boh
/ˈlo.βo/
LOH-boh. Stress LOH. Soft b between vowels. Keep lobo short.
"Wolf" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el lobo | the wolf Male or generic wolf. | Male or generic wolf. |
| la loba | the female wolf Female wolf. | Female wolf. |
| los lobos | the wolves Plural / a pack. | Plural / a pack. |
| el aullido del lobo | the wolf's howl Nature and story talk. | Nature and story talk. |
How to use lobo in real life
- 1In a nature film
El lobo corre por la nieve.
The wolf runs through the snow.
El lobo as subject.
- 2Hearing sounds
Oigo el aullido del lobo.
I hear the wolf's howl.
Del lobo marks whose howl.
- 3A pack
Los lobos cazan juntos.
The wolves hunt together.
Los lobos is the plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with lobo
Incorrect: La lobo aúlla de noche.
Correct: El lobo aúlla de noche.
Lobo is masculine. Use el lobo. Loba is female.
Incorrect: Vi una manada de lobo.
Correct: Vi una manada de lobos.
Use plural lobos for a pack.
Good to know
Good to knowLobo appears in stories and nature shows across the Spanish-speaking world. Loba is the female. Packs are often una manada de lobos.
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Watching a nature documentary
ChatPal
Mira ese lobo gris.
Look at that gray wolf.
You
El lobo parece muy rápido.
The wolf looks very fast.
ChatPal
Vive con su manada.
It lives with its pack.
You
Qué interesante el video.
How interesting the video is.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wolf" in Spanish
Is lobo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el lobo. A female is la loba.
How do you pronounce lobo?
LOH-boh with stress on LOH.
How do I say a pack of wolves?
Una manada de lobos.
What is the plural of lobo?
Los lobos.
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