Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Bunny in Spanish
Conejito · noun · koh-neh-HEE-toh
The Spanish word for bunny is 'conejito,' the affectionate diminutive of 'conejo' (rabbit). Just as 'bunny' is a cuter, more endearing version of 'rabbit' in English, 'conejito' adds the '-ito' diminutive suffix to convey warmth and smallness. It is especially popular with children and in pet contexts.
Conejito is pronounced koh-neh-HEE-toh. The 'j' produces the guttural Spanish sound, and the stress falls on the third syllable.
Los niños quieren un conejito como mascota.
The kids want a bunny as a pet.
bunny in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bunny, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| conejito | bunny | koh-neh-HEE-toh | Default, widely understood |
| conejita | bunny | feminine diminutive | |
| conejo | bunny | standard word for rabbit |
How Native Speakers Use Conejito
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Pet bunny
Le regalaron un conejito blanco para su cumpleaños.
They gave her a white bunny for her birthday.
A common birthday gift for children.
Easter bunny
El conejito de Pascua escondió los huevos en el jardín.
The Easter Bunny hid the eggs in the garden.
The Easter Bunny tradition uses conejito de Pascua.
Term of endearment
Ven aquí, conejito, que te voy a abrazar.
Come here, bunny, I'm going to hug you.
Parents sometimes call small children conejito as a nickname.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Conejito
Using conejo instead of conejito
Incorrect: Mira el conejo de peluche tan tierno.
Correct: Mira el conejito de peluche tan tierno.
While not grammatically wrong, conejo sounds more formal and adult. Conejito better captures the cute, endearing tone of 'bunny.'
Spelling error
Incorrect: El conejitto saltó la cerca.
Correct: El conejito saltó la cerca.
The diminutive suffix is '-ito' with one 't,' not '-itto.' Double t does not exist in Spanish.
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Common Questions About bunny in Spanish
- What is the difference between conejo and conejito?
- Conejo is the standard word for rabbit, while conejito is the diminutive form meaning 'little rabbit' or 'bunny,' used for a cuter, more affectionate tone especially with children and pets.
- How do you say 'Easter Bunny' in Spanish?
- The Easter Bunny is called 'el conejito de Pascua' in Spanish, though this tradition is more prevalent in some Latin American countries than in others.
- Can conejito be used as a nickname?
- Conejito is indeed used as an affectionate nickname for small children or loved ones, similar to how English speakers might call someone 'bunny' as a term of endearment.