How to Say "lamb" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lamb” is “cordero” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
young sheep (animal)
Examples
El pastor cargaba un cordero recién nacido.
The shepherd was carrying a newborn lamb.
En primavera, los corderos saltan por el campo.
In spring, the lambs jump around the field.
Gender Note
Even though cordero is masculine, it is used as the general term for the young sheep, male or female. If you need to specify a female lamb, you might use the diminutive corderita.
Other Meanings of “cordero”
“cordero” can also mean:
- meat/food(A2)
- a mild, gentle, or meek person(B2)
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