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How to Say "large animal" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlarge animalis bestiaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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bestia

nounA2
A strong, stylized brown bull standing in a grassy field, representing a typical animal or beast.

Examples

El león es una bestia imponente en la sabana.

The lion is an imposing beast on the savanna.

Tuvimos que mover la valla para que pasara la bestia.

We had to move the fence so the large animal could pass.

Always Feminine

Even when referring to a male animal (like a bull or a male lion), 'bestia' is always a feminine noun ('la bestia').

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