iguana
/iˈɡwana/feminine
The Spanish word for iguana is iguana.
The word iguana is used to refer to any member of the lizard family Iguanidae.
Meaning: any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
iguana is a feminine noun. If you wish to refer to a small or baby iguana, you can use the diminutive form la iguanita.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈɡwana/
Did you know?
- In some regions of Central America and the Caribbean, the iguana is considered a traditional food source and is served in local markets.
- The word iguana is not actually of Spanish origin, but was borrowed from Taíno, an indigenous language of the Caribbean.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word iguana is used as a colloquial metaphor to describe someone who is lazy or spends too much time basking in the sun.
Examples in context
- Me sorprendió ver la iguana en el jardín de mi abuela.I was surprised to see the iguana in my grandma's garden.
- ¡Mira esa iguana en el árbol!Look at that iguana on the tree!
- Estoy pensando en tener una iguanita como mascota.I'm thinking about getting a little iguana as a pet.
- En Costa Rica, las garrobas suelen ser avistadas cerca de los ríos.In Costa Rica, iguanas are often spotted near rivers.
- La iguana es verde.The iguana is green.
- Vi una iguana en el árbol.I saw an iguana in the tree.
- Esa iguana es muy grande.That iguana is very big.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are visiting a zoo.
- DanielMira esa iguana, Lucía.Look at that iguana, Lucía.
- LucíaEs impresionante el tamaño.The size is impressive.
- DanielMe gusta mucho la iguana.I really like the iguana.
- LucíaA mí también, Daniel.Me too, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iguana” translations and entries iguana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries iguana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
