oso
nounCEFR A1
What does “oso” mean in English?
the bear
the bear (masc)
Example sentences
El oso vive en el bosque.
The bear lives in the forest.
Los osos hibernan en invierno.
Bears hibernate in winter.
La osa protege a sus crías.
The mother bear protects her cubs.
How to use it
Oso means 'bear' (masculine — el oso). Feminine osa ('she-bear'). Plural osos / osas.
Common mistake
Pronounce oso clearly with two distinct syllables: O-so. Don't confuse with eso ('that').