salamandra
/salaˈmandɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for salamander is salamandra.
The term refers to the amphibian. In Mexico, the term ajolote is used when referring to certain types of salamanders.
Meaning: amphibian (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is created by adding -s to the end, changing the article to the feminine plural las salamandras.
How do you pronounce it?
/salaˈmandɾa/
Did you know?
- While salamandra is the animal, Spanish uses the word salamandra in some technical contexts to describe a specific type of heating element or stove.
- Historically, some European myths suggested that the salamandra could live in and even survive inside fire.
- The word ajolote refers to the Axolotl, a unique species that can regenerate its limbs, a concept not captured by the general term salamandra.
Examples in context
- En el bosque, la salamandra es una especie común.In the forest, the salamander is a common species.
- Vi una salamandra en el jardín, parecía una lagartija.I saw a salamander in the garden, it looked like a lizard.
- La salamandra es un anfibio.The salamander is an amphibian.
- He visto una salamandra en el jardín.I saw a salamander in the garden.
- Esa salamandra es de color naranja.That salamander is orange in color.
- La salamandra vive cerca del río.The salamander lives near the river.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are walking through a damp forest.
- Javier¡Mira, Sofía! Hay una salamandra allí.Look, Sofía! There is a salamander there.
- SofíaEs una salamandra muy pequeña.It is a very small salamander.
- JavierParece que le gusta la humedad.It seems she likes the moisture.
- SofíaSí, es un animal muy curioso.Yes, she is a very curious animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salamander” translations and entries salamandra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
