draco
[ˈdra.koː]masculine
The Latin word for "dragon" is draco.
draco refers to a mythical creature.
Meaning: mythical creature (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
draco is a masculine noun. The genitive singular form, used to say "of the dragon", is draconis. The plural form is dracones. For the direct object, use the accusative singular form draconem. The ablative singular form, used for instruments or locations, is dracone.
Did you know?
- In the Roman army, a draco was not a monster but a wind-sock shaped military standard that hissed when the wind blew through it.
- Latin draco comes from the Greek drakōn, which is linked to a verb meaning 'to look sharply', perhaps for the creature's piercing gaze.
- The English word 'draconian' comes not from the animal but from Draco, an Athenian lawmaker whose name meant 'dragon' and whose laws were famously harsh.
Examples in context
- Speluncae portam obstruit draco.The entrance to the cave is blocked by a dragon.This sentence shows how to use draco to describe what is blocking a cave entrance.Tatoeba #11020588 by carlosalberto, translation #11014579 by shekitten
- "Vidi draconem enormem in somnis!" exclamavit puer."I saw a huge dragon in my dreams!" exclaimed the boy.
- Potesne describere draconem comico modo?Can you describe a dragon in a funny way?
- In fabula est draco.There is a dragon in the story.
- Draco magnus est.The dragon is large.
Example conversation
Lucia and Marcus are looking at a picture in a book.
- LuciaVide, Marce! Quid est hoc monstrum?Look, Marcus! What is this monster?
- MarcusHoc est draco magnus et ater.This is a large and black dragon.
- LuciaEstne draco periculosus?Is the dragon dangerous?
- MarcusIta, valde periculosus est.Yes, it is very dangerous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon” translations and entries draco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
