In Spanish, the word for sheep is oveja. This term is used to refer to the animal in general, whether it’s a single sheep or a group of sheep. The word oveja is feminine, so when referring to a specific sheep, you would use feminine articles and adjectives.
For example:
- Una oveja (a sheep)
- La oveja (the sheep)
- Las ovejas (the sheep, plural)
Sheep are commonly found in rural areas and are often raised for their wool, meat, and milk. The term oveja is widely recognized and used in Spanish-speaking countries.