English–Spanish

“lamb” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koɾˈðeɾo/

Example

Los corderos juegan cerca de la granja.

The lambs play near the farm.

Illustration for cordero (lamb)

How to say “lamb” in Spanish

“Lamb” in Spanish is cordero.

Newborn lamb curled beside its mother.

Full entry for cordero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cordero

Pedimos costillas de cordero para compartir.

We ordered lamb ribs to share.

Tips for using cordero

  • Spanish commonly uses cordero both for the young animal and for lamb meat, as in cordero asado for roasted lamb.

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