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"Giraffe" in Spanish: jirafa
la jirafa
A giraffe is la jirafa (hee-RAH-fah). It is feminine. Plural is las jirafas. Zoos often feature jirafas.
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How to pronounce jirafa
Say it
hee-RAH-fah
/xiˈɾafa/
hee-RAH-fah. Soft j like English h. Stress RAH. Say jirafa, not English giraffe.
"Giraffe" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la jirafa | the giraffe Default. | Default. |
| las jirafas | the giraffes Plural. | Plural. |
| una jirafa | a giraffe Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| el cuello de la jirafa | the giraffe's neck Describing height. | Describing height. |
How to use jirafa in real life
- 1At the zoo
La jirafa come hojas altas.
The giraffe eats high leaves.
La jirafa.
- 2Kids' visit
Mira esa jirafa alta.
Look at that tall giraffe.
Esa jirafa.
- 3Photo stop
Las jirafas están juntas.
The giraffes are together.
Jirafas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with jirafa
Incorrect: El jirafa es alta.
Correct: La jirafa es alta.
Jirafa is feminine: la jirafa.
Incorrect: Vi un jirafa.
Correct: Vi una jirafa.
Use una with jirafa.
Good to know
Good to knowZoo weekends bring crowds to la jirafa. Signs may say no alimentar a las jirafas. Soft Spanish j starts jirafa.
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Zoo giraffe enclosure
ChatPal
¿Ves la jirafa cerca?
Do you see the giraffe nearby?
You
Sí. La jirafa tiene el cuello largo.
Yes. The giraffe has a long neck.
ChatPal
Hay otra detrás.
There's another one behind.
You
Saco la cámara.
I'll get the camera.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Giraffe" in Spanish
Is jirafa feminine?
Yes: la jirafa, las jirafas.
How do you pronounce jirafa?
hee-RAH-fah with soft j.
What is the plural?
Las jirafas.
Why j, not g?
Spanish spells giraffe as jirafa.
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