axolotl
/aːʃoːloːtɬ/
The English phrase "axolotl" translates to Nahuatl as axolotl. If unsure, use axolotl. Wiktionary also lists acholotl.
Meaning: endangered salamander (noun)
Ways to say it
| Nahuatl | IPA |
|---|---|
| axolotl | /aːʃoːloːtɬ/ |
| acholotl |
The term refers to an endangered salamander.
What does it mean word for word?
The word axolotl is a compound of atl, meaning water and xolotl, meaning dog or twin.
How do you pronounce it?
/aːʃoːloːtɬ/
Did you know?
- In Aztec mythology, the name axolotl is linked to the deity 'Xolotl', the god of fire and lightning, who was said to have transformed into this creature to hide.
- The 'tl' sound at the end of axolotl is a lateral affricate, a sound produced by air escaping the sides of the tongue that does not exist in English.
- Ancient Aztecs viewed the axolotl as a symbol of regeneration and eternal youth because it retains its gills throughout its entire life.
Example sentences for Nahuatl are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Cuauhtémoc and Xitlali are at an aquarium.
- CuauhtémocXitlali, itoca axolotl in.Xitlali, that is called an axolotl.
- XitlaliIn axolotl tlen ca?What is the axolotl?
- CuauhtémocIn axolotl onca in atl.The axolotl lives in the water.
- XitlaliIn axolotl chicahuac ca.The axolotl is strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “axolotl” translations and entries axolotl, acholotl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
