albino
/alˈbino/masculine
The English word 'albino' is translated into Spanish as albino. If unsure, use albino. Wiktionary also lists albina.
Meaning: one congenitally lacking melanin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| albino | /alˈbino/ | masculine |
| albina | /alˈbina/ | feminine |
In Spanish, albino refers to one congenitally lacking melanin. This can be used as a noun or as an adjective. For example, you can describe a rabbit that is albino, as its fur is white and it has pink eyes or mention that a friend is albino and needs to protect himself from the sun due to his light sensitivity. The related medical condition is albinismo (albinism), which is a genetic condition that affects the pigmentation of the skin, hair and eyes.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word in the plural, use albinos for masculine/mixed groups and albinas for feminine groups.
How do you pronounce it?
/alˈbino/
Did you know?
- The poetic adjective albo is a rare relative of albino used in classical Spanish literature to describe the moon or the dawn.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word albino has moved beyond biology to appear in local folklore or superstitions to describe people with extremely pale complexions.
- To be more polite or sensitive in a social setting, speakers often use the phrase persona con albinismo instead of the label albino.
Examples in context
- Hoy vi una ardilla albina.I saw an albino squirrel today.This sentence is useful for seeing the feminine form albina used with an animal.Tatoeba #2718378 by caiser, translation #2718071 by Hybrid
- Las jirafas albinas son muy raras.Albino giraffes are very rare.This sentence uses the feminine form albinas in the plural.Tatoeba #11698100 by 0987654321ok, translation #11669617 by tieguy
- El conejo albino es muy bonito.The albino rabbit is very pretty.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are visiting a pet shop.
- Lucía¿Viste aquel conejo albino?Did you see that albino rabbit?
- JavierSí, es muy pequeño.Yes, it is very small.
- LucíaMe encanta su pelaje blanco.I love its white fur.
- JavierEs un animal muy especial.It is a very special animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “albino” translations and entries albino, albina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
