dinosaurios
/dinosauɾjos/from spelling rules
The English word "dinosaurs" is dinosaurios in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is dinosaurio, while the plural form is dinosaurios.
How do you pronounce it?
/dinosauɾjos/
Did you know?
- The word dinosaurio can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a person who is outdated, obsolete or an old-timer in a professional field.
- The word dinosaurio contains the Greek roots 'deinos' meaning 'terrible' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard', a connection preserved in the Spanish spelling.
- Spanish uses the word extinto to describe dinosaurios, but unlike in English, it is common to say that a species se extinguió, using a reflexive verb to describe the process of vanishing.
Examples in context
- Ya los dinosaurios están extintos.The dinosaurs are already extinct.This sentence is useful for stating that the dinosaurios are already extinct.Tatoeba #1684338 by marcelostockle, translation #13788696 by araneo
- La Era de Dinosaurios ocurrió hace mucho.The Age of Dinosaurs occurred long ago.This sentence is useful for noting that the Age of dinosaurios happened a long time ago.Tatoeba #3163177 by cueyayotl, translation #2895268 by AlanF_US
- Los dinosaurios actualmente están extintos.Dinosaurs are now extinct.This sentence is useful for describing that dinosaurios are currently extinct.Tatoeba #2400678 by marcelostockle, translation #19145 by CK
- En el museo, hay una exhibición fascinante sobre los dinosaurios.At the museum, there is a fascinating exhibition about dinosaurs.
- Los dinosaurios dominaron la Tierra hace millones de años.Dinosaurs dominated the Earth millions of years ago.
- A mi hijo le encantan los bichos prehistóricos, especialmente los dinosaurios.My son loves prehistoric creatures, especially dinosaurs.
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Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a picture book in a museum.
- Daniel¡Mira estos dinosaurios tan grandes!Look at these huge dinosaurs!
- LucíaSon increíbles, Daniel.They are incredible, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Cuál es tu dinosaurio favorito?Which is your favorite dinosaur?
- LucíaMe gustan todos los dinosaurios de este libro.I like all the dinosaurs in this book.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
