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leones

leh-OH-nehs/leˈones/

“leones” means “lions” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

lions

Also: brave people
NounmA1
Two adult male lions with thick golden manes resting in the tall yellow grass of a savanna.

📝 In Action

Los leones son conocidos como los reyes de la selva.

A1

Lions are known as the kings of the jungle.

Esos bomberos pelearon como leones contra el fuego.

B1

Those firefighters fought like lions against the fire.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • felinos (felines)

Common Collocations

  • manada de leones – a pride of lions
  • corazón de león – lionheart (very brave)

Idioms & Expressions

  • meterse en la boca del lobo – To enter a dangerous situation (similar vibe to 'lion's den')

people from León

NounmB2
SpainMexico
A group of smiling people walking through a historic cobblestone city square with a stone fountain.

📝 In Action

Los leones celebran sus fiestas locales en junio.

B2

The people from León celebrate their local festivals in June.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • leoneses (people from León (more common term))

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "leones" in Spanish:

brave people→lions→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: leones

Question 1 of 2

What happens to the accent mark when 'león' becomes 'leones'?

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👥 Word Family▼
león(lion) — Noun
leona(lioness) — Noun
leonino(lion-like) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'leo' (genitive 'leonis'), which has been used since ancient times to describe the large cat.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: lionsFrench: lionsItalian: leoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't 'leones' have an accent mark?

Spanish spelling rules state that words ending in 's' normally have the stress on the second-to-last syllable. Since 'le-O-nes' naturally stresses the 'o', the written accent mark used in the singular 'le-ÓN' is no longer needed.

Can 'leones' refer to a sports team?

Yes, many sports teams in Spanish-speaking countries use 'Leones' as their nickname, such as the Leones del Caracas (baseball) or Leones Negros (soccer).