Farm animals vocabulary in Spanish, including common livestock and their English translations.
Farm animals are essential for agriculture and rural life, providing food, wool, and labor. Here are some of the most common farm animals in Spanish, along with their English equivalents and example sentences.
Farm Animals
This list covers the basic farm animals you’ll find on most farms around the world.
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| el cerdo / los cerdos | the pig / pigs | Los cerdos están en el establo. | The pigs are in the barn. |
| la vaca / las vacas | the cow / cows | La vaca da leche todas las mañanas. | The cow gives milk every morning. |
| la oveja / las ovejas | the sheep / sheep | Las ovejas tienen lana suave. | The sheep have soft wool. |
| la cabra / las cabras | the goat / goats | La cabra salta sobre la cerca. | The goat jumps over the fence. |
| el caballo / los caballos | the horse / horses | El caballo corre en el campo. | The horse runs in the field. |
| el gallo / los gallos | the rooster / roosters | El gallo canta al amanecer. | The rooster crows at dawn. |
| la gallina / las gallinas | the hen / hens | Las gallinas ponen huevos. | The hens lay eggs. |
| el pavo / los pavos | the turkey / turkeys | El pavo es grande y plumoso. | The turkey is large and feathery. |
| el burro / los burros | the donkey / donkeys | El burro ayuda a cargar pesas. | The donkey helps carry loads. |
| el gato / los gatos | the cat / cats | El gato protege el granero. | The cat guards the barn. |
Las ___ tienen lana suave.
What is the Spanish word for 'sheep'?
ovejas
'Ovejas' is the plural form of 'oveja,' which means 'sheep' in Spanish.
Farm Animal Sounds
Farm animals make distinctive sounds, and learning these can be fun and helpful.
| Spanish Animal | Sound in Spanish | Sound in English | Example Sentence (Spanish) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| el cerdo | oink / gruñido | oink / grunt | El cerdo hace un gruñido fuerte. | The pig makes a loud grunt. |
| la vaca | mu | moo | La vaca dice "mu" cuando tiene hambre. | The cow says "moo" when it’s hungry. |
| la oveja | beee | baa | La oveja hace "beee" en el prado. | The sheep goes "baa" in the meadow. |
| la cabra | mee | bleat | La cabra hace "mee" en la montaña. | The goat bleats in the mountain. |
| el caballo | relincha | neigh | El caballo relincha al atardecer. | The horse neighs at dusk. |
| el gallo | quiquiriquí | cock-a-doodle-doo | El gallo canta "quiquiriquí" temprano. | The rooster crows "cock-a-doodle-doo" early. |
| la gallina | cloquea | cluck | La gallina cloquea cerca del nido. | The hen clucks near the nest. |
| el pavo | glu glu | gobble | El pavo hace "glu glu" antes de cenar. | The turkey gobbles before dinner. |
| el burro | ii-a | bray | El burro hace un sonido "ii-a" fuerte. | The donkey makes a loud "bray" sound. |
| el gato | miau | meow | El gato dice "miau" en el granero. | The cat meows in the barn. |
Farm Animal Actions
Here are common actions (verbs) associated with farm animals, along with example sentences.
| Spanish Verbo | English Verb | Ejemplo en Español | Example in English |
|---|---|---|---|
| pastar | to graze | Las vacas están pastando en el campo. | The cows are grazing in the field. |
| pisar | to step | El cerdo pisa el barro con fuerza. | The pig steps firmly in the mud. |
| saltar | to jump | La cabra puede saltar muy alto. | The goat can jump very high. |
| correr | to run | El caballo corre rápidamente. | The horse runs fast. |
| poner (huevos) | to lay (eggs) | La gallina pone un huevo cada día. | The hen lays one egg each day. |
| cuidar | to take care of | Los granjeros cuidan a los animales. | The farmers take care of the animals. |
| alimentar | to feed | Es hora de alimentar a los animales. | It’s time to feed the animals. |
| ordeñar | to milk | Mi abuela ordeña a las vacas. | My grandmother milks the cows. |
| transportar | to transport | El burro transporta cargas pesadas. | The donkey transports heavy loads. |
| proteger | to protect | El gato protege el granero de ratones. | The cat protects the barn from mice. |
La gallina ___ un huevo cada día.
What is the Spanish verb for 'to lay (eggs)'?
pone
'Poner' (in this case 'pone') means 'to lay,' as in laying eggs.
Farm Animal Habitats
Where do farm animals live? Here are the common Spanish terms for their homes.
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| el establo / los establos | the barn / barns | Los caballos están en el establo. | The horses are in the barn. |
| el corral / los corrales | the pen / pens | Los cerdos están en el corral. | The pigs are in the pen. |
| el gallinero / los gallineros | the henhouse / henhouses | Las gallinas duermen en el gallinero. | The hens sleep in the henhouse. |
| el granero / los graneros | the granary / granaries | El granero guarda el alimento. | The granary stores the feed. |
| la pradera / las praderas | the meadow / meadows | Las ovejas pastan en la pradera. | The sheep graze in the meadow. |
| la cerca / las cercas | the fence / fences | El burro está cerca de la cerca. | The donkey is near the fence. |
| la caseta / las casetas | the small shed / sheds | La cabra duerme en la caseta. | The goat sleeps in the small shed. |
| el campo / los campos | the field / fields | El caballo corre libre en el campo. | The horse runs free in the field. |
| el corralito / los corralitos | the small pen / small pens | Los pollitos están en el corralito. | The chicks are in the small pen. |
| la jaula / las jaulas | the cage / cages | El pavo está en la jaula. | The turkey is in the cage. |
Farm Animal Products
Farm animals provide many products that we use every day. Here are the key Spanish terms.
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| la leche | milk | La leche viene de la vaca. | Milk comes from the cow. |
| el huevo / los huevos | egg / eggs | Compré una docena de huevos frescos. | I bought a dozen fresh eggs. |
| la lana | wool | Las ovejas producen lana para la ropa. | Sheep produce wool for clothing. |
| la carne | meat | La carne de cerdo es muy sabrosa. | Pork meat is very tasty. |
| la mantequilla | butter | Hacemos mantequilla con la crema de leche. | We make butter from cream. |
| el queso | cheese | El queso es un producto de la leche. | Cheese is a milk product. |
| el cuero | leather | El cuero viene de la piel del animal. | Leather comes from the animal’s skin. |
| el yogur | yogurt | Mi abuela hace yogur casero. | My grandmother makes homemade yogurt. |
| el tocino | bacon | El tocino viene del cerdo. | Bacon comes from the pig. |
| el jamón | ham | El jamón es un embutido popular. | Ham is a popular cold cut. |
Farm Animal Roles
Finally, here are some important roles and jobs related to farm animals in Spanish.
| Spanish Singular/Plural | English Singular/Plural | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| el granjero / los granjeros | the farmer / farmers | El granjero cuida a los animales. | The farmer takes care of the animals. |
| el pastor / los pastores | the shepherd / shepherds | El pastor guía a las ovejas. | The shepherd guides the sheep. |
| el ordeñador / los ordeñadores | the milker / milkers | El ordeñador trabaja por la mañana. | The milker works in the morning. |
| el agricultor / los agricultores | the grower / growers | El agricultor cultiva los campos. | The grower cultivates the fields. |
| el veterinario / los veterinarios | the veterinarian / veterinarians | El veterinario cuida la salud animal. | The veterinarian takes care of animal health. |
| el cuidador / los cuidadores | the caretaker / caretakers | El cuidador alimenta a los pollitos. | The caretaker feeds the chicks. |
| el transportista / los transportistas | the transporter / transporters | El transportista lleva los productos al mercado. | The transporter takes products to the market. |
| el campesino / los campesinos | the peasant / peasants | El campesino trabaja desde el amanecer. | The peasant works from dawn. |
| el capataz / los capataces | the foreman / foremen | El capataz supervisa a los trabajadores. | The foreman oversees the workers. |
| el recolector / los recolectores | the gatherer / gatherers | El recolector recoge los huevos por la mañana. | The gatherer collects eggs in the morning. |
¡Y eso es todo! You now have a solid understanding of farm animals in Spanish, from their names and sounds to their habitats and roles.
El ___ cuida la salud animal.
What is the Spanish word for 'veterinarian'?
veterinario
'Veterinario' means 'veterinarian,' who takes care of animal health.
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- English Singular/Plural: the pig / pigs
- English Example: The pigs are in the barn.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
