balar
to bleat
The term 'balar' is a verb in Spanish that refers to the sound made by sheep, similar to how 'to bleat' is used in English. It can also be used metaphorically to suggest someone is speaking in a manner that is not easily understood.
Example sentences using: balar
Las ovejas no dejan de balar en la granja.
The sheep don't stop bleating on the farm.
This sentence refers to a situation where sheep continue to make their characteristic sound, which in Spanish is described as 'balar', at a farm.
Puedes escuchar a las ovejas balar en la lejanía.
You can hear the sheep bleating in the distance.
This sentence describes a scenario where someone can hear the bleating of sheep ('balar' in Spanish) from a distance.
El cordero pequeño empezó a balar cuando se perdió de su madre.
The small lamb began to bleat when it was separated from its mother.
In this sentence, 'balar' signifies the action made by a small lamb when it was unable to find its mother.