delfín
neutral, Mexico
A dolphin is delfín in Mexican Spanish, and the plural is delfines. There is no special Mexican word for it.
Meaning: marine mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| delfín | neutral, Mexico |
| delfines | plural |
Use delfín for the animal in any setting. A dolphin show is un espectáculo de delfines and swimming with them is nadar con delfines.
How does it change in a sentence?
Delfín is masculine. A female dolphin can be said delfín hembra.
How do you pronounce it?
The accent is on the last syllable, so delfín sounds like "del-FEEN". In the plural the accent mark drops and it is delfines.
Did you know?
- Along the Mexican coasts, dolphins are a common sight on boat tours, from the Pacific to the Caribbean.
Examples in context
- Vimos delfines en el mar.We saw dolphins in the sea.
- Los niños quieren nadar con delfines.The children want to swim with dolphins.
- El delfín saltó muy alto.The dolphin jumped very high.
Example conversation
Ximena and her father Arturo take a boat trip in Mazatlán.
- Ximena¡Papá, mira, un delfín!Dad, look, a dolphin!
- ArturoHay más, están nadando junto al barco.There are more, they are swimming next to the boat.
- XimenaSon preciosos. Quiero una foto.They are beautiful. I want a photo.
