sasquatch
/sasqwatt͡ʃ/from spelling rules
The English word sasquatch is translated into Spanish as sasquatch.
The term refers to a hairy, humanoid creature.
Meaning: a hairy humanoid creature (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/sasqwattʃ/
Did you know?
- While sasquatch is understood in a cinematic context, many Spanish speakers use the term el abominable hombre de las nieves to describe any large, hairy creature, even if it is not in the snow.
- The term Pie Grande is actually a literal translation of the English name, making it a 'calque' rather than a native Spanish expression.
- Spanish speakers often group the sasquatch with the yeti under the broader category of hombres silvestres or 'wild men'.
Examples in context
- El sasquatch vive en el bosque.The sasquatch lives in the forest.
- Vi una foto de un sasquatch.I saw a photo of a sasquatch.
- ¿Crees en la existencia del sasquatch?Do you believe in the existence of the sasquatch?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a mystery movie.
- SofíaEsa película es sobre un sasquatch.That movie is about a sasquatch.
- Javier¡Qué miedo me da ese sasquatch!That sasquatch scares me!
- SofíaEs solo un personaje de ficción.It is just a fictional character.
- JavierLo sé, pero es inquietante.I know, but it is unsettling.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
