teriano
/teɾjano/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for therian is teriano. If unsure, use teriano. Wiktionary also lists teriana.
Meaning: therianthrope (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| teriano | /teɾjano/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| teriana | /teɾjana/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This noun is used to describe a therianthrope.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form teriano is used for masculine subjects, while the feminine form teriana is used for feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾjano/
Did you know?
- The suffix '-ano' in teriano makes it look like a demonym, such as 'mexicano' or 'italiano', which can cause confusion in speech.
- In many Spanish-speaking digital communities, users prefer the English loanword 'therian' over the translated teriano to ensure they are understood by the international community.
- In many Spanish-speaking circles, the concept of being a teriano is discussed as a matter of internal identity rather than a mythological transformation.
Examples in context
- Conozco a un teriano muy amable.I know a very kind therian.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their identities.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿alguna vez te sentiste teriano?Daniel, did you ever feel like a therian?
- DanielSí, Lucía, siempre me sentí así.Yes, Lucía, I always felt that way.
- LucíaQué interesante que seas teriano.How interesting that you are a therian.
- DanielGracias por preguntar sobre esto.Thanks for asking about this.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “therian” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
