avispa
/aˈbispa/feminine
The Spanish word for "wasp" is avispa.
avispa is a noun used to refer to the insect known as a wasp.
Meaning: insect (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with feminine articles like la or una. The plural form is avispas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈbispa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calling someone avispa or avispado means they are quick-witted, sharp or clever.
- The word avispa is a doublet of the word vespa, which is the Latin root and the name of the famous Italian scooter brand.
Examples in context
- Me ha picado una avispa.I was stung by a wasp.This sentence is useful for describing being stung by an avispa.Tatoeba #2627213 by wallebot, translation #9795603 by CK
- No creo que esto sea una avispa.I don't think this is a wasp.This sentence is useful for expressing doubt about whether something is an avispa.Tatoeba #3490572 by hayastan, translation #1872422 by Amastan
- Una avispa me clavó el aguijón en el brazo.A wasp stuck its stinger in my arm.This sentence is useful for describing a wasp using its stinger on an avispa.Tatoeba #997123 by hayastan, translation #9795594 by DJ_Saidez
- En el jardín, hay una avispa volando cerca de las flores.In the garden, there is a wasp flying close to the flowers.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are sitting in a park.
- AlejandroMira esa avispa en la mesa.Look at that wasp on the table.
- Elena¡Cuidado! No queremos que nos pique.Watch out! We don't want it to sting us.
- AlejandroEsa avispa parece muy agresiva.That wasp looks very aggressive.
- ElenaMejor nos alejamos de ella.We should better move away from it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wasp” translations and entries avispa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avispa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
