What is the Spanish word for "sheep"?

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

English

sheep

Spanish

oveja

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Alternative translations of "sheep"

carnero
borrego

Examples of how to use "sheep" in Spanish

English
A flock of sheep is in the field.
Spanish
Una manada de ovejas está en el campo.
English
The sheep grazed quietly by the river.
Spanish
Las ovejas pastaron tranquilamente junto al río.
English
We counted sheep to fall asleep.
Spanish
Contamos ovejas para quedarnos dormidos.
English
A black sheep stood apart from others.
Spanish
Una oveja negra se separó de las demás.
English
Sheep need shearing in the spring.
Spanish
Las ovejas necesitan esquilarse en primavera.

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