Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Animal" in Spanish: animal
el animal
An animal is el animal (ah-nee-MAHL). El animal is masculine even with -al. Plural is los animales. Use animal for pets or wildlife.
At the zoo
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How to pronounce animal
Say it
ah-nee-MAHL
/aniˈmal/
ah-nee-MAHL. Stress MAHL. Clear i vowels. Soft final l. Say animal like Spanish, not English.
"Animal" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el animal | the animal One creature. | One creature. |
| los animales | the animals Plural. | Plural. |
| el animal doméstico | the pet / domestic animal Dogs, cats, and similar. | Dogs, cats, and similar. |
| el animal salvaje | the wild animal Nature and zoo talk. | Nature and zoo talk. |
How to use animal in real life
- 1At the zoo
¿Cuál es tu animal favorito?
What's your favorite animal?
Animal favorito.
- 2Farm visit
Hay muchos animales en el campo.
There are many animals on the farm.
Animales plural.
- 3Kids' book
Este animal come hojas.
This animal eats leaves.
Este animal points to one.
Mistakes English speakers make with animal
Incorrect: La animal es grande.
Correct: El animal es grande.
Animal is masculine: el animal.
Incorrect: Los animals son lindos.
Correct: Los animales son lindos.
Spanish plural is animales, not animals.
Good to know
School trips and parks talk about animales without much jargon. Signs may say no alimentar a los animales. Keep animal as the broad label, then name the species.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a zoo map
ChatPal
¿Vamos primero al animal grande?
Shall we go to the big animal first?
You
Sí. Quiero ver ese animal.
Yes. I want to see that animal.
ChatPal
También hay animales pequeños allá.
There are also small animals over there.
You
Después vamos. Gracias.
We'll go after. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Animal" in Spanish
Is animal masculine?
Yes: el animal, los animales.
How do you pronounce animal?
ah-nee-MAHL with stress on MAHL.
What is the plural?
Los animales.
How do I say pet?
Often animal doméstico, or name the pet: perro, gato.
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