English–Spanish

“lion” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/leˈon/

Example

¿Dónde está el león?

Where is the lion?

Illustration for león (lion)

How to say “lion” in Spanish

“Lion” in Spanish is león.

Powerful big cat with a mane.

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

Example sentences with león

Los niños leyeron un cuento sobre un león en la sabana.

The children read a story about a lion in the savanna.

Tips for using león

  • Used figuratively in phrases like 'ser un león' to praise bravery, commonly heard in sports commentary and friendly compliments.

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