cocodrilo
neutral, Mexico
A crocodile is a cocodrilo in Mexico. In some regions people also say lagarto for the large river reptile. It is also called caimán.
Meaning: a large reptile of rivers and coasts (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cocodrilo | neutral, Mexico |
| lagarto | regional |
| caimán | alligator or caiman |
An alligator or caiman is a caimán. Mexico has crocodiles in rivers, lagoons and mangroves on both coasts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cocodrilo is masculine, and the female is cocodrilo hembra.
Did you know?
- The Sumidero Canyon in Chiapas is a well known place to see crocodiles from a boat.
Examples in context
- Vimos un cocodrilo en el río.We saw a crocodile in the river.
- El cocodrilo estaba tomando el sol.The crocodile was sunbathing.
Example conversation
Tourist guide Memo shows two visitors a river in Chiapas.
- MemoMiren, allá hay un cocodrilo.Look, there is a crocodile over there.
- Visitante¿Es peligroso?Is it dangerous?
- MemoNo, si nos quedamos en la lancha.No, if we stay in the boat.
