English–Spanish

“wolf” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈloβo/

Example

El lobo corre rápido.

The wolf runs fast.

Illustration for lobo (wolf)

How to say “wolf” in Spanish

“Wolf” in Spanish is lobo.

A wild, doglike predator.

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

Example sentences with lobo

El lobo marino nada cerca de la costa.

The sea lion swims near the coast.

Tips for using lobo

  • Common collocations are lobo solitario ('lone wolf') and lobo feroz ('big bad wolf'), and calling a person lobo usually implies aggression or danger.

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