Animal Names Starting With O in Spanish

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Names of animals that start with the letter O in Spanish

Explore our complete list of animal names in Spanish that start with O. From the graceful oso (bear) to the powerful orca (orca), this list includes images and example sentences to help you master this essential vocabulary. Let’s dive in and learn these “O” animals in Spanish together! 

Orca – Orca in Spanish

orca swimming in ocean
  • Spanish: La orca nada en el océano.
  • English: The orca swims in the ocean.

Ornitorrinco – Platypus

platypus swimming on surface of a pond
  • Spanish: El ornitorrinco es un animal raro.
  • English: The platypus is a strange animal.

Oruga – Caterpillarin Spanish

caterpillar climbing a leaf
  • Spanish: La oruga se convierte en mariposa.
  • English: The caterpillar turns into a butterfly.

Oso – Bear in Spanish

bear cub climbing and holding on a tree trunk
  • Spanish: El oso vive en el bosque.
  • English: The bear lives in the forest.

Oso hormiguero – Anteater in Spanish

anteater on a tree
  • Spanish: El oso hormiguero come hormigas.
  • English: The anteater eats ants.

Oso panda – Panda bear in Spanish

panda sitting
  • Spanish: El oso panda come bambú.
  • English: The panda bear eats bamboo.

Oso perezoso – Sloth bear in Spanish

sloth hanging on a tree branch
  • Spanish: El oso perezoso duerme mucho.
  • English: The sloth bear sleeps a lot.

Oso polar – Polar bear in Spanish

polar bear sniffing the air
  • Spanish: El oso polar vive en el frío.
  • English: The polar bear lives in the cold.

Ostra – Oyster in Spanish

oysters on a plate
  • Spanish: La ostra tiene una perla.
  • English: The oyster has a pearl.

Oveja – Sheep in Spanish

sheep and lambs in front of a barn
  • Spanish: La oveja es blanca y suave.
  • English: The sheep is white and soft.