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"Turtle" in Spanish: tortuga
la tortuga
A turtle is la tortuga (tor-TOO-gah). It is feminine. Plural is las tortugas. Sea turtles are tortugas marinas.
At the beach
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How to pronounce tortuga
Say it
tor-TOO-gah
/toɾˈtuɣa/
tor-TOO-gah. Stress TOO. Soft g. Say tortuga without English turtle vowels.
"Turtle" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la tortuga | the turtle Default for turtle or tortoise in everyday talk. | Default for turtle or tortoise in everyday talk. |
| las tortugas | the turtles Plural. | Plural. |
| una tortuga | a turtle Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| la tortuga marina | the sea turtle Beach and conservation talk. | Beach and conservation talk. |
How to use tortuga in real life
- 1At the beach
Vi una tortuga en la arena.
I saw a turtle on the sand.
Una tortuga.
- 2Pet store
La tortuga come lechuga.
The turtle eats lettuce.
La tortuga.
- 3Nature reserve
Protegen a las tortugas aquí.
They protect the turtles here.
Tortugas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with tortuga
Incorrect: El tortuga es lenta.
Correct: La tortuga es lenta.
Tortuga is feminine: la tortuga.
Incorrect: Vi un tortuga.
Correct: Vi una tortuga.
Use una with tortuga.
Good to know
Beach towns protect tortugas and nest sites. Signs ask you not to disturb la tortuga. Many kids keep a small tortuga as a pet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Beach conservation walk
ChatPal
Camina despacio. Hay una tortuga.
Walk slowly. There's a turtle.
You
No la toco. La tortuga necesita espacio.
I won't touch it. The turtle needs space.
ChatPal
Bien. Solo miramos.
Good. We only watch.
You
Qué bonita es.
How pretty it is.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Turtle" in Spanish
Is tortuga feminine?
Yes: la tortuga, las tortugas.
How do you pronounce tortuga?
tor-TOO-gah with stress on TOO.
Turtle or tortoise?
Everyday Spanish often uses tortuga for both.
What is a sea turtle?
Una tortuga marina.
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