glotón
/ɡloˈton/masculine
The English word wolverine is translated into Spanish as glotón. Wiktionary also lists carcayú.
Meaning: Gulo gulo (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| glotón | /ɡloˈton/ | masculine |
| carcayú | /kaɾkaʝu/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the animal *Gulo gulo*.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is glotón. To refer to a female wolverine, use the feminine form glotona.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡloˈton/
Did you know?
- The word glotón is the same word used for a 'glutton' in English, a person who eats excessively.
- The word glotón comes from the Latin 'gluttō', which means 'to swallow'.
- In Spanish, calling a child glotón can sometimes be an affectionate way to say they are a 'greedy eater' rather than a criticism.
Examples in context
- El glotón es el mustélido más grande que existe.The wolverine is the biggest mustelid in existence.This sentence describes the wolverine as the largest mustelid.Tatoeba #7850865 by Seael, translation #13004215 by araneo
- Es un glotón.It's a wolverine.This sentence is used to identify the animal.Tatoeba #5516087 by Leono, translation #13004212 by araneo
- El glotón vive en los bosques del norte.The wolverine lives in the northern forests.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a nature documentary together.
- MateoMira, aparece un glotón en la pantalla.Look, a wolverine appears on the screen.
- LucíaEs un animal muy impresionante, Mateo.It is a very impressive animal, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Sabes si el glotón es solitario?Do you know if the wolverine is solitary?
- LucíaSí, suelen vivir solos en la naturaleza.Yes, they usually live alone in nature.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolverine” translations and entries glotón, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries glotón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
