telaraña
/telaˈɾaɲa/
The English phrase "spider web" is translated into Spanish as telaraña.
telaraña refers to the network of silk threads spun by a spider to catch prey.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of telaraña is telarañas.
How do you pronounce it?
/telaˈɾaɲa/
Did you know?
- While telaraña describes the web, the action of spinning it is expressed with the verb tejer, which is the same verb used for knitting a sweater or weaving a rug.
- In Spanish, telaraña is used metaphorically to describe a complex, confusing situation or a conspiracy that is difficult to escape, similar to the English 'web of lies'.
- The word tela in telaraña shares a root with the English word 'textile', as both derive from the Latin word for weaving.
Examples in context
- La telaraña brillaba con el rocío de la mañana.The spider web glistened in the morning dew.This sentence is useful for seeing how telaraña is used when describing its appearance in nature.Tatoeba #1318511 by Shishir, translation #569018 by darinmex
- Hermosa telarañaBeautiful spider web
- Enorme tela de arañaGiant spider web
- Hay una telaraña en el rincón de la habitación.There is a spider web in the corner of the room.
- La telaraña atrapó un pequeño insecto.The spider web caught a small insect.
Example conversation
Javier and María are cleaning the attic of their house.
- JavierTen cuidado con esa telaraña, María.Be careful with that spider web, María.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, no la vi.Thanks, Javier, I didn't see it.
- Javier¿Ves esa telaraña gigante sobre la caja?Do you see that giant spider web over the box?
- MaríaSí, la voy a quitar ahora mismo.Yes, I am going to remove it right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry telaraña, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
