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lobos

LOH-bos/ˈlo.βos/

“lobos” means “wolves” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

wolves

Also: Canis lupus (scientific name)
NounmA1
Three gray wolves standing side-by-side in a snowy, simple landscape.

📝 In Action

Vimos una manada de **lobos** en la montaña.

A1

We saw a pack of wolves in the mountains.

Los **lobos** son animales muy inteligentes y sociales.

A2

Wolves are very intelligent and social animals.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cánidos (canids)

Common Collocations

  • manada de lobos – wolf pack
  • aullido de lobos – wolf howl

predators

Also: sharks, wolves
NounmB2neutral/informal
A stylized, greedy person aggressively hoarding a large pile of gold coins and shiny objects.

📝 In Action

En el mercado financiero, hay muchos **lobos** buscando aprovecharse de los novatos.

B2

In the financial market, there are many wolves (predators) looking to take advantage of novices.

Cuidado con esa empresa, sus directivos son unos **lobos** que solo piensan en el dinero.

C1

Be careful with that company; their executives are wolves who only think about money.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • depredadores (predators)
  • usureros (loan sharks)

Idioms & Expressions

  • lobos con piel de cordero – People who appear harmless but are actually dangerous or evil.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lobos" in Spanish:

predators→sharks→wolves→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: lobos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'lobos' in its figurative sense?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
lobo(wolf (singular)) — Noun
loba(female wolf) — Noun
lobato(wolf cub) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

'Lobos' comes from the singular form 'lobo,' which traces its roots back to the Latin word *lupus*. This ancient word has been used across centuries to name this famous predator.

First recorded: Pre-Classical Latin (Lupus)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: lupoFrench: loup

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'wolf pack' in Spanish?

The correct term is 'manada de lobos'. 'Manada' is a collective noun used for many animals, including wolves.

Does 'lobos' have a feminine equivalent?

Yes. The singular feminine form is 'loba' (female wolf), and the plural is 'lobas'.