lobos
/LOH-bos/
wolves
Depicting 'lobos' as wild animals, specifically wolves.
📝 In Action
Vimos una manada de **lobos** en la montaña.
A1We saw a pack of wolves in the mountains.
Los **lobos** son animales muy inteligentes y sociales.
A2Wolves are very intelligent and social animals.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns
'Lobos' is the plural form of 'lobo' (wolf). To make most Spanish nouns ending in a vowel plural, you just add '-s'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'las lobos' instead of 'los lobos'."
Correction: Since 'lobo' is a masculine word, you must use the masculine plural article 'los'.
Illustrating 'lobos' as a metaphor for cruel and greedy people, or predators.
lobos(noun)
predators
?cruel/greedy people
sharks
?business context (figurative)
,wolves
?figurative sense of being rapacious
📝 In Action
En el mercado financiero, hay muchos **lobos** buscando aprovecharse de los novatos.
B2In 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.
C1Be careful with that company; their executives are wolves who only think about money.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Language
This meaning uses the animal's reputation for hunting and aggression to describe human behavior. It's a metaphor.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Feminine Form
If you are referring to a group of predatory women, you would use 'loba' in the plural: 'las lobas'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lobos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'lobos' in its figurative sense?
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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'.