Bear in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: OH-soh
IPA: ‘o.so

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do not confuse with

The term “oso polar” means polar bear, which is a different species than the brown bear (“oso pardo”).

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variations by country

In some Latin American countries, “oso” can also refer to someone who is clumsy or awkward.

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mnemonic

The word “oso” has two syllables, and the first syllable sounds like “oh,” while the second syllable sounds like “so.” A possible mnemonic could be “Oh, so that’s a bear!”

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cultural referece

In Spain, bears are native to the northern regions and are an important cultural symbol.

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idioms

“Estar como un oso” is an idiom that means to feel groggy or sleepy. It can also refer to feeling unwell or being in a bad mood.

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usage

“Oso” is a masculine noun that refers to a bear, a large mammal with shaggy fur, a broad head, and a short tail.

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origin

The Spanish word “oso” derives from the Latin word “ursus,” which means bear.

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oso info.

Tips to remember the word ‘oso’:
– Associate ‘oso’ with the image of a bear wearing overalls, where ‘os’ from ‘oso’ can represent ‘overalls’ and the ‘o’ can remind you of the round shape of a bear.
– Think of the word ‘oso’ sounding like ‘oh-so’, as in “Oh, so you’re a bear!”
– Use the mnemonic device that ‘oso’ starts with ‘O’ as does ‘Omnivore’, which many bears are.

Explanations:
– ‘Oso’ is the Spanish word for ‘bear’, referring to the large mammal of the family Ursidae.

Other words for ‘oso’:
– In Spanish, variations or other words for bear might include “osa” for a female bear, and “osito” for a little bear or teddy bear. However, ‘oso’ is the principal word used for a bear in Spanish.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– ‘Oso’ can also be used in a metaphorical sense in Spanish to describe a big, burly person as “un oso de hombre” (a bear of a man).
– In slang, ‘hacer el oso’ (literally ‘to do the bear’) means to embarrass oneself or make a fool of oneself.

Examples of sentences using ‘oso’:
– “Vi un oso en el bosque ayer.” (I saw a bear in the forest yesterday.)
– “El oso pardo es una especie protegida en esta área.” (The brown bear is a protected species in this area.)
– “Mi hijo tiene un osito de peluche que lleva a todos lados.” (My son has a teddy bear that he carries everywhere.)
– “Hizo el oso frente de todos sus amigos en la fiesta.” (He embarrassed himself in front of all his friends at the party.)

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