salamandra
[sa.ɫaˈman.dra]feminine
The English word salamander is translated into Latin as salamandra.
The term Salamandra is used in scientific and zoological contexts to refer to the salamander.
Meaning: amphibian (noun)
Did you know?
- In ancient natural philosophy, it was believed that the salamandra could survive or even extinguish fire due to its moist skin.
- The Latin term salamandra is a direct loanword from the Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα.
Examples in context
- Salamandra est animal amphibium.The salamander is an amphibious animal.
- Vidi stellionem in horto meo!I saw a salamander in my garden!
- Miror si lacertam igniferam unquam inveniam.I wonder if I'll ever find a fire-lizard.
- Salamandra in silva habitat.A salamander lives in the forest.
- Vidi salamandram sub lapide.I saw a salamander under a stone.
Example conversation
Gaius and Claudia are walking through a damp garden.
- GaiusClaudia, vide hanc salamandram!Claudia, look at this salamander!
- ClaudiaEstne illa salamandra pulchra?Is that a beautiful salamander?
- GaiusIta, et est nigra.Yes, and it is black.
- ClaudiaEam non tangamus.Let's not touch it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salamander” translations and entries salamandra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salamandra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
