Lion in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'lion' is 'león', pronounced leh-OHN (IPA: /leˈon/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: leones).
Pronunciation: leh-OHN
| Spanish | león |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | leh-OHN · /leˈon/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | leones |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'león'
- El león duerme casi veinte horas al día.
The lion sleeps almost twenty hours a day. - ¿Escuchaste rugir al león en el zoológico?
Did you hear the lion roar at the zoo? - Los leones viven en grupos llamados manadas.
Lions live in groups called prides. - Mi sobrino se disfrazó de león para la obra de teatro de la escuela.
My nephew dressed up as a lion for the school play.
Common Phrases with 'león'
- sentirse como un león enjaulado
to feel like a caged lion (restless) - no es tan fiero el león como lo pintan
his bark is worse than his bite (the lion isn't as fierce as they paint him)
How to Use 'león'
The female is 'leona', and the plural 'leones' drops the written accent. 'León' is also a common surname and the name of cities in Spain, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Regional note: In the Andes, 'león' traditionally referred to the puma (mountain lion), since African lions are not native to the Americas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Lion' in Spanish is 'león', pronounced leh-OHN.
It is spelled l-e-ó-n.
'León' is masculine: you say 'el león'.
The plural of 'león' is 'leones'.
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