Rabbit in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'rabbit' is 'conejo', pronounced koh-NEH-hoh (IPA: /koˈnexo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: conejos).
Pronunciation: koh-NEH-hoh
| Spanish | conejo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | koh-NEH-hoh · /koˈnexo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | conejos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'conejo'
- El conejo come zanahorias y lechuga.
The rabbit eats carrots and lettuce. - ¿Tu hermana todavía tiene un conejo de mascota?
Does your sister still have a pet rabbit? - Vimos un conejo salvaje en el bosque durante la caminata.
We saw a wild rabbit in the forest during the hike. - El mago sacó un conejo blanco del sombrero y los niños aplaudieron felices.
The magician pulled a white rabbit out of the hat and the children clapped happily.
Common Phrases with 'conejo'
- sacar un conejo de la chistera
to pull a rabbit out of the hat (produce a surprise solution)
How to Use 'conejo'
The 'j' in 'conejo' is a strong 'h' sound, not an English 'j'. The female is 'coneja' and a baby rabbit is 'gazapo' or simply 'conejito'.
Regional note: In Spain, 'conejo' also has a vulgar slang meaning, so be aware of context; in the Andes, the 'cuy' (guinea pig) is a different animal and a traditional food, not a conejo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Rabbit' in Spanish is 'conejo', pronounced koh-NEH-hoh.
It is spelled c-o-n-e-j-o.
'Conejo' is masculine: you say 'el conejo'.
The plural of 'conejo' is 'conejos'.
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