What is the Spanish word for "calf"?

Learn how to say "calf" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

calf

Spanish

ternero

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Alternative translations of "calf"

pantorrilla

Examples of how to use "calf" in Spanish

English
Look at the cute little baby calf!
Spanish
¡Mira al lindo ternerito!
English
The farmer cared for the small calf.
Spanish
El granjero cuidaba al pequeño ternero.
English
A calf drank milk from its mother.
Spanish
Un ternero bebía leche de su madre.
English
We watched the playful calf in pasture.
Spanish
Vimos al juguetón ternero en el pasto.
English
She pointed to the injured calf nearby.
Spanish
Ella señaló al ternero herido cerca de allí.

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