Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Snake" in Spanish: serpiente
la serpiente
Note: also: la culebra
A snake is la serpiente (sehr-PYEN-teh). It is feminine: una serpiente, las serpientes. Culebra is a common everyday synonym.
On a hike
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How to pronounce serpiente
Say it
sehr-PYEN-teh
/seɾˈpjen.te/
sehr-PYEN-teh. Stress PYEN. Soft softie sound in pie. Say serpiente in three parts.
"Snake" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la serpiente | the snake Clear standard word. | Clear standard word. |
| la culebra | the snake Everyday synonym in many regions. | Everyday synonym in many regions. |
| las serpientes | the snakes Plural. | Plural. |
| la mordedura de serpiente | snakebite Medical and warning talk. | Medical and warning talk. |
How to use serpiente in real life
- 1On a hike
Cuidado, hay una serpiente.
Careful, there is a snake.
Una serpiente warns of one snake.
- 2At a nature center
La serpiente no es venenosa.
The snake is not venomous.
La serpiente as subject.
- 3In a documentary
Esa serpiente muda la piel.
That snake sheds its skin.
Esa serpiente points to one.
Mistakes English speakers make with serpiente
Incorrect: El serpiente es larga.
Correct: La serpiente es larga.
Serpiente is feminine. Use la serpiente.
Incorrect: Vi un serpiente cerca.
Correct: Vi una serpiente cerca.
Use una serpiente. Match feminine gender.
Good to know
Serpiente is clear Spanish for snake. Many people also say culebra; serpiente stays clear. Trail signs may warn about serpientes in rural areas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hiking and staying alert
ChatPal
Mira. Hay una serpiente a la izquierda.
Look. There is a snake on the left.
You
La serpiente está quieta.
The snake is still.
ChatPal
Pasemos lejos, sin ruido.
Let's pass far away, quietly.
You
Buena idea. Gracias.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snake" in Spanish
Is serpiente masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la serpiente, una serpiente, las serpientes.
What is culebra?
Culebra is another common word for snake. Serpiente is always clear.
How do you pronounce serpiente?
sehr-PYEN-teh with stress on PYEN.
How do I warn someone about a snake?
Say cuidado, hay una serpiente.
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