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How do you say "bear" in Spanish?
el oso
In Spanish, "bear" is el oso.
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Pronunciation
Say OH-soh, with stress on the first syllable and a clear oh sound at the start.
Grammar notes
El oso is masculine. The plural is los osos. A female bear is una osa.
Example sentence
El oso come miel y peces.
The bear eats honey and fish.
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How to remember el oso
Oso sounds like oh-sow. Picture a large bear standing on its hind legs in the forest.
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Questions about el oso
How do you say "bear" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "bear" is el oso. It is a noun.
Is el oso masculine or feminine?
El oso is masculine. The plural is los osos. A female bear is una osa.
How is el oso used in a sentence?
Use el oso as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El oso come miel y peces. (The bear eats honey and fish.).
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