How to Say "coyote" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “coyote” is “coyote” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the wild animal similar to a wolf
Examples
El coyote aúlla por la noche en el desierto.
The coyote howls at night in the desert.
Vi un coyote corriendo cerca de la carretera.
I saw a coyote running near the highway.
Los coyotes son conocidos por ser animales muy astutos e inteligentes.
Coyotes are known for being very clever and intelligent animals.
Always Masculine
Even if you are talking about a female coyote, you usually say 'el coyote'. To be specific about it being female, you would say 'el coyote hembra'.
Coyote vs. Wolf
Mistake: “Using 'lobo' to describe a coyote.”
Correction: Use 'coyote' for the smaller desert animal and 'lobo' for the larger forest wolf.
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