Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Wolf in Spanish: Lobo
Lobo · noun · LOH-boh
The English word 'wolf' translates to lobo in Spanish, a masculine noun. Wolves appear prominently in Spanish folklore, idioms, and cultural expressions, much like in English.
Pronounce lobo as LOH-boh, with even stress on both syllables and a slightly longer first syllable.
El lobo aulló bajo la luna llena.
The wolf howled under the full moon.
Wolf in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for wolf, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| lobo | wolf | LOH-boh | Default, widely understood |
| loba | wolf | female wolf |
How Native Speakers Use Lobo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Nature description
Los lobos viven en manadas y cazan juntos.
Wolves live in packs and hunt together.
Describing wolf behavior in a nature documentary.
Idiom
Es un lobo con piel de oveja; no te fíes de él.
He is a wolf in sheep's clothing; don't trust him.
Warning someone about a deceptive person.
Fairy tale reference
El cuento de Caperucita Roja tiene un lobo feroz.
The story of Little Red Riding Hood has a fierce wolf.
Talking about classic fairy tales.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Lobo
Feminine form confusion
Incorrect: La lobo protege a sus cachorros.
Correct: La loba protege a sus cachorros.
The feminine form of lobo is loba, not lobo with a feminine article.
Pluralization error
Incorrect: Los loboes aullaron toda la noche.
Correct: Los lobos aullaron toda la noche.
Nouns ending in -o form their plural by adding -s, giving lobos, not loboes.
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Common Questions About Wolf in Spanish
- How do you say 'wolf' in Spanish?
- Wolf translates to lobo in Spanish, a regular masculine noun: el lobo (the wolf), los lobos (the wolves).
- What does 'lobo' mean in slang?
- In some Latin American slang, calling someone un lobo can mean they are cunning or street-smart, similar to calling someone a 'lone wolf' in English.
- How do you say 'she-wolf' in Spanish?
- The female wolf is called loba in Spanish, following the standard masculine -o to feminine -a pattern.