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"Squirrel" in Spanish: ardilla
la ardilla
A squirrel is la ardilla (ar-DEE-yah). It is feminine. Plural is las ardillas. Parks often have ardillas in trees.
How to pronounce ardilla: audio and sound guideIn a park
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How to pronounce ardilla
Say it
ar-DEE-yah
/aɾˈdiʝa/
ar-DEE-yah. Soft ll like y for many speakers. Stress DEE. Say ardilla clearly.
"Squirrel" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ardilla | the squirrel Default. | Default. |
| las ardillas | the squirrels Plural. | Plural. |
| una ardilla | a squirrel Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| la ardilla del parque | the park squirrel City parks. | City parks. |
How to use ardilla in real life
- 1In a park
Mira la ardilla en el árbol.
Look at the squirrel in the tree.
La ardilla.
- 2Picnic
Una ardilla busca nueces.
A squirrel looks for nuts.
Una ardilla.
- 3Campus
Hay ardillas cerca del banco.
There are squirrels near the bench.
Ardillas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with ardilla
Incorrect: El ardilla es rápida.
Correct: La ardilla es rápida.
Ardilla is feminine: la ardilla.
Incorrect: Vi un ardilla.
Correct: Vi una ardilla.
Use una with ardilla.
Good to know
Good to knowCity parks fill with ardillas near trash cans and trees. Kids point at la ardilla. Do not feed every ardilla you see.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sitting in a city park
ChatPal
¿Viste la ardilla?
Did you see the squirrel?
You
Sí. La ardilla subió al árbol.
Yes. The squirrel climbed the tree.
ChatPal
No le des comida.
Don't give it food.
You
Solo la miro.
I'm only watching it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Squirrel" in Spanish
Is ardilla feminine?
Yes: la ardilla, las ardillas.
How do you pronounce ardilla?
ar-DEE-yah; ll often sounds like y.
What is the plural?
Las ardillas.
Should I feed park squirrels?
Better not; watch the ardilla from afar.
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