osos

oh-sohs/ˈo.sos/

“osos” means “bears” in Spanish (The animal).

bears

Also: teddy bears

NounmA1

Two friendly brown bears sitting side-by-side on a bright green grassy hill.

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Los osos polares viven en climas muy fríos.

Polar bears live in very cold climates.

Vimos dos osos pardos buscando comida en el bosque.

We saw two brown bears looking for food in the forest.

Mi hermana colecciona osos de peluche de todos los tamaños.

My sister collects teddy bears of all sizes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

plantígrados (plantigrades (scientific term))

Common Collocations

osos pardos – brown bears
osos de peluche – teddy bears

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "osos" in Spanish:

bears→teddy bears→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: osos

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Which sentence correctly uses 'osos'?

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👥 Word Family▼

oso(bear (singular)) — Noun

osa(female bear) — Noun

osar(to dare / to venture) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

celososdichosos

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *ursus*, which also meant 'bear.' It has been in use in Spanish since the earliest days of the language.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: orsoFrench: ours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'oso' and 'osos'?

'Oso' is the singular form, meaning 'one bear.' 'Osos' is the plural form, meaning 'multiple bears' (two or more).

Does 'osos' have any other meanings?

The singular word 'oso' can be the 'yo' form of the verb 'osar' (I dare). However, 'osos' itself is almost exclusively used as the plural noun for the animal (bears).