How to Say "wolf" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wolf” is “lobo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the wild canine animal
Examples
El lobo aúlla a la luna llena en el bosque.
The wolf howls at the full moon in the forest.
Mi hijo leyó un cuento sobre un lobo feroz.
My son read a story about a fierce wolf.
Gender and Plural
Since 'lobo' ends in -o, it is masculine. To talk about a female wolf, you change it to 'loba'. The plural is formed by adding -s: 'lobos'.
Other Meanings of “lobo”
“lobo” can also mean:
- figurative use, e.g., a financial wolf(B2, informal)
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.