How to Say “Mole” in Latin

By Laura Meredith • Updated October 4, 2026

talpa

[ˈtaɫ.pa]feminine

The Latin word for mole is talpa.

The word talpa refers to a mole, the burrowing insectivore.

Meaning: burrowing insectivore (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

talpa is a feminine noun.

Did you know?

Some linguists believe talpa might have been borrowed from an ancient Germanic word meaning 'paw' because of the animal's large front limbs.
The origin of talpa is a mystery to scholars, as its exact linguistic roots remain unproven.

Examples in context

Talpa in horto est.
A mole is in the garden.
Talpa terram fodit.
The mole digs the earth.
Vidimus talpam sub terra.
We saw a mole under the ground.

Example conversation

Marcus and Lucia are looking at a hole in the yard.

Marcus

Quid est hoc foramen?
What is this hole?
Lucia

Talpa hunc locum fodit.
A mole dug this place.
Marcus

Ubi est talpa nunc?
Where is the mole now?
Lucia

Intra terram fugit.
It fled into the ground.

Sources

Wiktionary, “mole” translations and entries talpa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries talpa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Laura Meredith

Salve! I'm Laura, with a deep love for the Latin language. When I'm not writing comprehensive guides to saying 'hero' or 'win' in Latin, you might find me reading ancient literature or sipping red wine. I find joy in decoding tongues of the past—every word a piece of an ancient puzzle. Some days, you'll catch me playing tennis; other days, lost in the folklore of 'witch' and 'vanish.' I believe in wielding words to bind us back to our intrinsic human connection.

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