What is the Spanish word for "lion"?

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

English

lion

Spanish

león

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Examples of how to use "lion" in Spanish

English
The lion is the king of the jungle.
Spanish
El león es el rey de la selva.
English
The lion slept under a shady tree.
Spanish
El león durmió bajo un árbol con sombra.
English
A lion roared loudly across the savannah.
Spanish
Un león rugió fuerte a través de la sabana.
English
We watched a lion at the zoo.
Spanish
Vimos un león en el zoológico.
English
The lion chased prey at dusk.
Spanish
El león persiguió a la presa al atardecer.

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