Spider-Man
/spideɾman/from spelling rules
The English phrase "spider-man" is translated into Spanish as Spider-Man.
The phrase refers to the fictional superhero who gained spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider.
How do you pronounce it?
/spideɾman/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'spider' is just a noun, arañar is also a Spanish verb meaning 'to scratch' or 'to claw'.
- Spanish speakers often use the definite article el before Spider-Man when talking about him, as is common for titles and names of heroes in Spanish.
- In some Latin American dubs of the comics, the phrase sentido arácnido is used for 'spider-sense', using a scientific adjective rather than the simple noun for 'spider'.
Examples in context
- Durante el evento, el invitado de honor será El Hombre Araña.During the event, the guest of honor will be Spider-Man.
- ¡Mira, es Spidey! Está salvando el día de nuevo.Look, it's Spidey! He's saving the day again.
- Spider-Man es mi superhéroe favorito.Spider-Man is my favorite superhero.
- ¿Has visto la nueva película de Spider-Man?Have you seen the new Spider-Man movie?
- El traje de Spider-Man es muy rojo.Spider-Man's suit is very red.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about movies at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Te gusta Spider-Man, Javier?Do you like Spider-Man, Javier?
- JavierSí, me encanta ese personaje.Yes, I love that character.
- SofíaYo también quiero ver sus aventuras.I also want to see his adventures.
- JavierPodemos ir al cine mañana.We can go to the cinema tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
