Farm animals live on farms and give us food, work, or other products. This guide lists common farm animals in Spanish with their English names.
Vocabulary
| Spanish Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| la vaca | the cow | |
| el cerdo | the pig | |
| la oveja | the sheep | |
| la gallina | the hen | |
| el gallo | the rooster | |
| el caballo | the horse | |
| la cabra | the goat | |
| el pato | the duck | |
| el pavo | the turkey | |
| el ratón | the mouse |
La(pig) rueda en el barro.
The pig rolls in the mud.
| Spanish Word | English Translation | |
|---|---|---|
| 🐖 El cerdo está en el corral. | The pig is in the pen. | |
| 🐑 Las ovejas comen hierba. | The sheep are eating grass. | |
| 🐓 El gallo canta al amanecer. | The rooster crows at dawn. | |
| 🐴 El caballo corre por el campo. | The horse runs across the field. | |
| 🐥 Los pollitos siguen a la gallina. | The chicks follow the hen. | |
| 🐐 La cabra sube a la piedra. | The goat climbs onto the rock. | |
| 🐕 El perro cuida del rebaño. | The dog watches over the flock. | |
| 🧑🌾 El granjero ordeña las vacas. | The farmer milks the cows. | |
| 🌾 La paja cubre el suelo del establo. | The straw covers the barn floor. | |
| 🚜 El tractor trabaja en el campo. | The tractor works in the field. |
Useful Expressions
Short phrases help you talk about farm animals in everyday situations. Learn how to say what animals do and what you need.
| Spanish Expression | English Expression | |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Dónde está la granja? | Where is the farm? | |
| La vaca da leche. | The cow gives milk. | |
| El cerdo come mucho. | The pig eats a lot. | |
| La gallina pone huevos. | The hen lays eggs. | |
| Quiero alimentar al caballo. | I want to feed the horse. | |
| ¿Puedes cuidar a las ovejas? | Can you take care of the sheep? |
| Spanish Expression | English Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| 🐓 El gallo canta y anuncia el día. | The rooster crows and announces the day. | |
| 🐑 Las ovejas están listas para esquilar. | The sheep are ready to be sheared. | |
| 🐴 El caballo necesita herraduras nuevas. | The horse needs new horseshoes. | |
| 🐥 Hoy nacieron seis pollitos en el gallinero. | Six chicks were born in the henhouse today. | |
| 🐐 La cabra se escapó del corral. | The goat escaped from the pen. | |
| 🧑🌾 Voy a alimentar a los animales. | I’m going to feed the animals. | |
| 🚜 El tractor está arreglando el camino del campo. | The tractor is fixing the field road. | |
| 🧴 Hay que limpiar el establo antes de acostar a las vacas. | The barn needs to be cleaned before putting the cows to bed. | |
| 🌧️ Con lluvia, los animales se quedan bajo el granero. | When it rains, the animals stay under the barn. | |
| 🔔 Señal con campana para reunir el rebaño. | Bell signal to gather the flock. |
Summary
Farm animal names in Spanish are useful for visits, markets, and farming talks. Remember key vocabulary and simple expressions to describe animals and their actions.
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025