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Spider in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'spider' is 'araña', pronounced ah-RAH-nyah (IPA: /aˈɾaɲa/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: arañas).

Pronunciation: ah-RAH-nyah

Spanisharaña
Pronunciationah-RAH-nyah · /aˈɾaɲa/
Part of speechnoun (feminine)
Pluralarañas
LevelB1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'araña'

  • Hay una araña en el techo del baño.
    There is a spider on the bathroom ceiling.
  • ¿Te dan miedo las arañas?
    Do spiders scare you?
  • La araña tejió una telaraña enorme entre las plantas.
    The spider wove a huge web between the plants.
  • Aunque parecen peligrosas, la mayoría de las arañas de casa son completamente inofensivas.
    Although they look dangerous, most house spiders are completely harmless.

How to Use 'araña'

'Araña' is always feminine and uses the letter 'ñ' (a 'ny' sound). A spiderweb is 'telaraña', and 'araña' can also mean a chandelier ('lámpara de araña'). The verb 'arañar' means to scratch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'spider' in Spanish?

'Spider' in Spanish is 'araña', pronounced ah-RAH-nyah.

How do you spell 'araña'?

It is spelled a-r-a-ñ-a.

Is 'araña' masculine or feminine?

'Araña' is feminine: you say 'la araña'.

What is the plural of 'araña'?

The plural of 'araña' is 'arañas'.

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