How do you say zebra in Spanish?

The Spanish word for zebra is cebra (SEH-brah), spelled with a c instead of a z, and it is a feminine noun.

What is a paso de cebra?

Paso de cebra is the Spanish term for a pedestrian crossing or crosswalk, named after the zebra's black-and-white stripes.

Is cebra spelled with c or z in Spanish?

In Spanish, the correct spelling is cebra with a c, which produces an s-sound in Latin America and a th-sound in Spain.

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How to Say Zebra in Spanish: Cebra

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Cebra · noun (feminine) · SEH-brah

Zebra in Spanish is cebra, a feminine noun referring to the black-and-white striped African animal.

Cebra is SEH-brah, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Vimos una cebra en el zoológico esta mañana.

We saw a zebra at the zoo this morning.

How Native Speakers Use Cebra

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

At the zoo

Las cebras corrían por todo el recinto del zoológico.

The zebras were running all around the zoo enclosure.

Describing zoo animals.

Zebra crossing

Cruza por el paso de cebra para estar seguro.

Cross at the zebra crossing to be safe.

Paso de cebra means pedestrian crossing.

Describing patterns

Esa tela tiene un estampado de cebra muy bonito.

That fabric has a very pretty zebra print.

Zebra patterns in fashion.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cebra

Spelling with z

Incorrect: Vi una zebra en el safari.

Correct: Vi una cebra en el safari.

In Spanish, zebra is spelled with a c: cebra. The z spelling is English.

Masculine article

Incorrect: El cebra tiene rayas.

Correct: La cebra tiene rayas.

Cebra is feminine regardless of the animal's sex.

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Common Questions About Zebra in Spanish

How do you say zebra in Spanish?: The Spanish word for zebra is cebra (SEH-brah), spelled with a c instead of a z, and it is a feminine noun.
What is a paso de cebra?: Paso de cebra is the Spanish term for a pedestrian crossing or crosswalk, named after the zebra's black-and-white stripes.
Is cebra spelled with c or z in Spanish?: In Spanish, the correct spelling is cebra with a c, which produces an s-sound in Latin America and a th-sound in Spain.