What is the Spanish word for "cub"?

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

English

cub

Spanish

cachorro

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Alternative translations of "cub"

cría
polluelo
retoño

Examples of how to use "cub" in Spanish

English
A mother bear is protective of her cub.
Spanish
Una madre osa es protectora con su cría.
English
The mother bear watched her cub carefully.
Spanish
La madre osa observó a su cría cuidadosamente.
English
A playful cub tumbled in the soft grass.
Spanish
Una cría juguetona se cayó en la hierba suave.
English
The cub followed its parent through the forest.
Spanish
La cría siguió a su madre por el bosque.
English
Children read a book about a lion cub.
Spanish
Los niños leyeron un libro sobre una cría de león.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "cub" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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