aranha
/aˈɾɐ̃.ɲɐ/feminine
The English word "spider" is aranha in Portuguese.
aranha refers to the arthropod known as a spider.
Meaning: arthropod (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
aranha is a feminine noun. The plural form is aranhas. Because the noun is feminine, you must use the feminine indefinite article uma (as in uma aranha) instead of the masculine um.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /aˈɾɐ̃.ɲɐ/.
Did you know?
- In some Portuguese-speaking contexts, particularly in older literature, the word aranha can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is 'weaving' a complex web of lies or deceit.
- The Portuguese word aranha is a doublet of the word ronha, both of which evolved from similar Vulgar Latin derivatives.
- While aranha is the general term, Portuguese speakers often use the specific term aranha-caranguejo for the crab spider, blending the words for 'spider' and 'crab'.
Examples in context
- Isso é uma aranha?Is that a spider?This sentence is useful for asking if something is an aranha.Tatoeba #6472068 by heo598, translation #6472067 by Hybrid
- Tom matou a aranha.Tom killed the spider.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving an aranha.Tatoeba #4882308 by Ricardo14, translation #1463097 by Spamster
- A aranha está morta.The spider is dead.This sentence is useful for describing the state of an aranha.Tatoeba #1915791 by alexmarcelo, translation #1463099 by Spamster
- Eu vi uma aranha na parede.I saw a spider on the wall.
- Cuidado, há aranhas venenosas na floresta.Be careful, there are venomous spiders in the forest.
- Eu morro de medo de aranha.I'm terrified of spiders.
- Olha só essa aranha enorme!Look at that huge spider!
- A caranguejeira estava escondida no canto do quarto.The tarantula was hiding in the corner of the room.
- Tome cuidado com as caranguejeiras no jardim.Be careful with the tarantulas in the garden.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are hiking in a forest.
- BeatrizFelipe, olha aquela aranha!Felipe, look at that spider!
- FelipeOnde ela está, Beatriz?Where is it, Beatriz?
- BeatrizEstá em cima daquela pedra.It is on top of that rock.
- FelipeNão se preocupe, ela é pequena.Don't worry, it is small.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spider” translations and entries aranha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aranha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
