kaiju
/kaixu/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for kaiju is kaiju.
kaiju is used to refer to a fictional giant monster.
Meaning: fictional giant monster (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can also use the phrase criatura colosal to describe a colossal creature.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaixu/
Did you know?
- While kaiju is a loanword, Spanish speakers often use the word bicho to refer to monsters or insects, which can range from a cute bug to a terrifying creature depending on the region.
- The term 'kaiju' is a direct loanword from Japanese and is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish, so you would say 'el kaiju'.
- While kaiju is a technical term for fans, Spanish speakers often use bestia to evoke the feeling of a legendary or biblical monster rather than a movie creature.
Examples in context
- El kaiju en la película era un monstruo gigante que destruía todo a su paso.The kaiju in the movie was a giant monster that destroyed everything in its path.
- La película trata sobre un bicho gigante que arrasa con la ciudad.The movie is about a giant beast that wreaks havoc on the city.
- La ciudad se enfrenta a una terrible criatura descomunal que amenaza su existencia.The city faces a dreadful colossal creature that threatens its existence.
- Ese kaiju es muy grande.That kaiju is very big.
- El kaiju destruyó la ciudad en la película.The kaiju destroyed the city in the movie.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a movie they just watched.
- Sofía¡Qué increíble estaba ese kaiju!That kaiju was amazing!
- JavierSí, los efectos especiales eran geniales.Yes, the special effects were great.
- SofíaEs mi kaiju favorito de la saga.It is my favorite kaiju of the saga.
- JavierA mí me gusta más el otro.I like the other one more.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
