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lobo

LOH-boh

Lobo (noun) means a wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America. Example: “Ranchers in the region still worry about lobo attacks on livestock.”

noun
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A wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America.
"Ranchers in the region still worry about lobo attacks on livestock."

How to use lobo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal, regional word for a wolf, especially in the American Southwest.

Word forms

lobos plural, Lobos plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Spanish lobo, "wolf", from Latin lupus.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lobo” mean?

The word “lobo” means a wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America. In plain terms, an informal, regional word for a wolf, especially in the American Southwest.

How do you pronounce “lobo”?

“Lobo” is pronounced LOH-boh (/ˈləʊbəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “lobo” in a sentence?

Here is “lobo” used in a sentence: “Ranchers in the region still worry about lobo attacks on livestock.”

What part of speech is “lobo”?

“Lobo” is a noun.

Where does the word “lobo” come from?

The word “lobo” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Spanish lobo, "wolf", from Latin lupus.

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