mordeduras de serpiente
/moɾdeduɾas de seɾpjente/from spelling rules
The English phrase "snake bites" is translated into Spanish as mordeduras de serpiente.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single snake bite, use the singular form mordedura de serpiente.
How do you pronounce it?
/moɾdeduɾas de seɾpjente/
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, a 'snake' can be called a víbora, but this specifically refers to vipers and is often used as a metaphor for a treacherous person.
- In some Latin American regions, a 'snake bite' might be colloquially described as a picadura, which literally means 'a sting'.
- While serpiente is the general term, many Spanish speakers use the word culebra to refer specifically to non-venomous snakes.
Examples in context
- Las mordeduras de serpiente son peligrosas.Snake bites are dangerous.
- Él tiene dos mordeduras de serpiente en la pierna.He has two snake bites on his leg.
- Debemos tratar las mordeduras de serpiente de inmediato.We must treat snake bites immediately.
Example conversation
A hiker is helping his friend after a hiking accident.
- Elena¿Cómo están esas mordeduras de serpiente?How are those snake bites?
- DanielMe duelen mucho, Elena.They hurt a lot, Elena.
- ElenaTranquilo, Daniel, ya vamos al hospital.Calm down, Daniel, we are going to the hospital now.
- DanielGracias por ayudarme.Thank you for helping me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
