beluga
/beˈluɡa/
The English phrase "beluga whale" is beluga in Spanish.
The term refers to the beluga whale.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun beluga is feminine and is typically preceded by the feminine article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˈluɡa/
Did you know?
- The word beluga is an adaptation of the Russian word белуга, which is derived from the root for 'white'.
- In Spanish, the word beluga is used for both the white whale and the expensive sturgeon caviar. This can lead to humorous confusion in culinary or biological contexts.
- Because beluga is a feminine noun, referring to a male beluga whale still requires the feminine article la. The gender of the word refers to the species, not the individual animal.
Examples in context
- La beluga fue descubierta en 1776.The beluga whale was discovered in 1776.This sentence is useful for learning about the discovery of the beluga.Tatoeba #12943991 by araneo, translation #12943992 by araneo
- Estoy impresionado por el tamaño y la elegancia de la ballena blanca. ¿Puedes compartir más información sobre esta asombrosa criatura?I am impressed by the size and elegance of the beluga whale. Can you share more information about this amazing creature?
- Vi una beluga en el acuario.I saw a beluga whale at the aquarium.
- La beluga es un animal muy inteligente.The beluga whale is a very intelligent animal.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are visiting a marine aquarium.
- JavierMira, Lucía, ¡allí está la beluga!Look, Lucía, there is the beluga!
- LucíaEs increíble lo blanca que es la beluga.It is incredible how white the beluga is.
- JavierParece que está jugando con el agua.It looks like it is playing with the water.
- LucíaMe encanta observar a este animal.I love observing this animal.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry beluga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
