Spanish Conversation · Level 65
60 words
Spanish word
lobo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈloβo/
Meaning
- masculine nounwolf
Example
El lobo corre rápido.
The wolf runs fast.
More examples
El lobo marino nada cerca de la costa.
The sea lion swims near the coast.
Core concept
A wild, doglike predator.
Common phrases
lobo marino
sea lion
comer como un lobo
eat like a wolf
Similar words
perro: Domesticated four-legged companion animal commonly kept as a pet and used for work.
zorro: Small nocturnal wild carnivore with a slender muzzle and bushy tail, often solitary.
lobo marino: Large marine mammal that lives in the sea and has a doglike head and flippers for swimming.
Definition in Spanish
Mamífero carnívoro semejante al perro; palabra que también se usa en sentido figurado para describir a una persona agresiva o solitaria.
Word origin
From Latin lupus meaning 'wolf', cognate with Italian lupo and English wolf.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are lobo solitario ('lone wolf') and lobo feroz ('big bad wolf'), and calling a person lobo usually implies aggression or danger.
Opposites
- presapreynoun
Related words
- lobeznowolf cubnoun