el
masculine
/leˈon/
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Translation
lion
Word origin
From Latin leo (leonem), from Greek leon. The same root gives English 'lion' and 'leonine'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- leo
- English cognates
- lion, leonine
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralleones
Examples
selva.
The lion is known as the king of the jungle.
safari.
We saw a lion asleep under a tree on the safari.
¡, rugiendo !
Listen, a lion is roaring in the distance!
leona .
The lioness hunts while the lion rests.
¿ ?
Have you ever seen a real lion?
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