jaguar
/xaˈɡwaɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for jaguar is jaguar. It is also spelled jaguareté. Wiktionary also lists tigre and yaguareté.
Meaning: Panthera onca (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jaguar | /xaˈɡwaɾ/ | masculine |
| tigre | /ˈtiɡɾe/ | Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, masculine |
| yaguareté | /ʝaɡwaɾeˈte/ | Argentina, Paraguay, masculine |
| yaguar | /ʝaɡwaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| jaguareté | /xaɡwaɾete/ (from spelling rules) | masculine, alternative form |
| otorongo | /otoˈɾonɡo/ | masculine |
| uturunco | /utuɾunko/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| tecuán | /tekwan/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| capiango | /kapjanɡo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| chacbolay | /t͡ʃaɡbolai/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| chacmool | /t͡ʃaɡmool/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| champoltrín | /t͡ʃampoltɾin/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
All these terms refer to the biological species *Panthera onca*.
Which one should you use?
Several other forms exist depending on the context and the specific region or linguistic influence. jaguareté is an alternative spelling of yaguareté.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Paraguay, yaguareté is the standard term. In parts of Bolivia, Colombia and Venezuela, tigre is commonly used to refer to a jaguar. In certain regions, notably Peru, the term otorongo is used. Other regional or specialized terms include yaguar, uturunco, tecuán, capiango, chacbolay, chacmool and champoltrín.
How does it change in a sentence?
All provided forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaˈɡwaɾ/
Did you know?
- The term chacmool refers to a reclining stone figure in Mesoamerican art that often incorporates the features of a jaguar.
- The word jaguar comes from the Old Tupi word îagûara, which likely meant 'beast of prey'.
Examples in context
- El jaguar logró huir de la inundación subiéndose a la copa de ese árbol.The jaguar managed to escape the flood by climbing to the top of that tree.This sentence shows the jaguar escaping a flood using the form jaguar.Tatoeba #10719606 by saverius, translation #12911254 by araneo
- El jaguar prendió la mano de una muchacha durante un selfi en el zoológico.The jaguar grabbed a girl's hand during a selfie at the zoo.This sentence describes a jaguar grabbing a hand using the form jaguar.Tatoeba #7818397 by User83002, translation #12884130 by Josephlingo
- El jaguar es un felino majestuosoThe jaguar is a majestic feline
- ¡Mira ese jaguar en el zoológico!Look at that jaguar at the zoo!
- El jaguar es un depredador muy fuerte.The jaguar is a very strong predator.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- ElenaMira ese jaguar en la pantalla.Look at that jaguar on the screen.
- DanielEs increíblemente hermoso, Elena.It is incredibly beautiful, Elena.
- Elena¿Sabías que vive en la selva?Did you know it lives in the jungle?
- DanielSí, es un animal muy impresionante.Yes, it is a very impressive animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jaguar” translations and entries jaguar, tigre, yaguareté, yaguar, jaguareté, otorongo, uturunco, tecuán, capiango, chacbolay, chacmool, champoltrín, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jaguar, tigre, yaguareté, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
