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"Spider" in Spanish: araña
la araña
A spider is la araña (ah-RAH-nyah). It is feminine. Plural is las arañas. A spiderweb is la telaraña.
At home
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How to pronounce araña
Say it
ah-RAH-nyah
/aˈɾaɲa/
ah-RAH-nyah. Soft ñ like ny. Stress RAH. Say araña, not English spider.
"Spider" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la araña | the spider Default. | Default. |
| las arañas | the spiders Plural. | Plural. |
| una araña | a spider Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| la telaraña | the spiderweb Corners and ceilings. | Corners and ceilings. |
How to use araña in real life
- 1At home
Hay una araña en la pared.
There is a spider on the wall.
Una araña.
- 2Outside
La araña teje su red.
The spider weaves its web.
La araña.
- 3Cleaning
Quito las arañas del rincón.
I remove the spiders from the corner.
Arañas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with araña
Incorrect: El araña es grande.
Correct: La araña es grande.
Araña is feminine: la araña.
Incorrect: Vi un araña negra.
Correct: Vi una araña negra.
Use una with araña.
Good to know
People often say araña for house spiders. Telaraña names the web. Many leave a small araña alone if it is harmless.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a spider indoors
ChatPal
Hay una araña arriba.
There's a spider up there.
You
¿Dónde? No veo la araña.
Where? I don't see the spider.
ChatPal
En la esquina del techo.
In the corner of the ceiling.
You
La saco con cuidado.
I'll take it out carefully.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spider" in Spanish
Is araña feminine?
Yes: la araña, las arañas.
How do you pronounce araña?
ah-RAH-nyah with ñ.
What is a spiderweb?
La telaraña.
What is the plural?
Las arañas.
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