What does "oso polar" mean in Spanish?
"oso polar" is the Spanish word for "polar bear".
oso polar /ˈosopolˈaɾ/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "polar bear".
See also: Translation page (English → Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Osos: Polares y de Peluche
Translation and Meaning
- Word: oso polar
- Language: Spanish
- Meaning: polar bear
- IPA: /ˈosopolˈaɾ/
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: Spanish Osos: Polares y de Peluche
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Example Sentences
- El oso polar vive en el frío. English: The polar bear lives in the cold.
- En el zoológico vi un oso polar blanco. English: I saw a white polar bear at the zoo.
- El oso polar come pescado. English: The polar bear eats fish.
When and How to Use "oso polar"
Use "oso polar" when you want to talk about "polar bear" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the Spanish Osos: Polares y de Peluche topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "oso polar"?
"oso polar" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "oso polar"?
"oso polar" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "oso polar" in a sentence?
El oso polar vive en el frío.
More words in this topic: Spanish Osos: Polares y de Peluche
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