arañas
/aɾaɲas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "spiders" is translated into Spanish as arañas.
The word arañas refers to eight-legged arthropods that spin webs to catch prey.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the plural is formed by adding -s to the singular form. Because this noun is feminine, when you want to say "the spiders", you must use the feminine plural definite article las, resulting in las arañas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾaɲas/
Did you know?
- An araña can also refer to a specific type of ornate, multi-armed chandelier used to decorate rooms.
- Mechanics in many Spanish-speaking countries use the word araña to refer to a large, heavy-duty wrench.
- The verb arañar, which means 'to scratch', shares the same linguistic root as araña, mimicking the physical sensation of a spider's legs.
Examples in context
- Odio a las arañas.I hate spiders.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal dislike for arañas.Tatoeba #2485066 by hayastan, translation #2245867 by CK
- Tom odia las arañas.Tom hates spiders.This sentence is useful for expressing that a third person hates arañas.Tatoeba #9453020 by ignacio, translation #2866997 by Amastan
- Las arañas tejen redes.Spiders spin webs.This sentence is useful for describing the action of arañas spinning webs.Tatoeba #1196367 by marcelostockle, translation #62960 by CK
- Aunque las arañas me asustan, debo admitir que son criaturas fascinantes.Even though spiders frighten me, I must admit they are fascinating creatures.
- Las arañas tejedoras construyen hermosas telas para atrapar a sus presas.Weaver spiders build beautiful webs to catch their prey.
- María, hay dos arañitas en la esquina del techo, ¡son tan pequeñas y lindas!Maria, there are two little spiders in the corner of the ceiling, they are so small and cute!
- A Pedro le encantan las arañitas, siempre las deja en paz y las deja vivir en su jardín.Pedro loves spiders, he always leaves them alone and lets them live in his garden.
- La clase de biología estudiará los arácnidos esta semana.The biology class will study arachnids this week.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are hiking in a forest.
- Lucía¡Mira esas arañas en el árbol!Look at those spiders in the tree!
- AlejandroNo las mires, Lucía, son peligrosas.Don't look at them, Lucía, they are dangerous.
- LucíaSolo son arañas pequeñas, no pasa nada.They are just small spiders, it is okay.
- AlejandroPrefiero no acercarme a ellas.I prefer not to go near them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
