velociraptor
/beloθiɾabtoɾ/from spelling rules
The English word velociraptor is translated into Spanish as velociraptor.
Meaning: dinosaur (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural of velociraptor, use velociraptores.
How do you pronounce it?
/beloθiɾabtoɾ/
Did you know?
- While velociraptor is a scientific term, Spanish speakers often use the diminutive velociraptorcito to describe toy figures or a small, cute version of the creature.
- The root of velociraptor is shared with the common Spanish adjective veloz, which means 'fast' and is a much more frequent word in everyday speech than 'velocity' is in English.
- Spanish uses the word velociraptor as a generic term in popular culture to describe any small, fast dinosaur, even when they are not scientifically part of the Dromaeosauridae family.
Examples in context
- El velociraptor era muy pequeño.The velociraptor was very small.
- Vi un juguete de velociraptor en la tienda.I saw a velociraptor toy in the store.
- Ese velociraptor parece muy feroz.That velociraptor looks very fierce.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a book about prehistoric animals.
- María¿Es este un velociraptor?Is this a velociraptor?
- MateoSí, el velociraptor es muy rápido.Yes, the velociraptor is very fast.
- María¡Es impresionante, Mateo!It's impressive, Mateo!
- MateoA ti también te gustará el libro.You will like the book too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
