Animal vocabulary in Spanish: the most complete guide In this article we invite you to explore the diverse world of animals. We will present you with a fundamental vocabulary of animals in Spanish. A linguistic tour that will take you from the majestic creatures that fly through the skies to the
In this article we invite you to explore the diverse world of animals.
We will present you a fundamental vocabulary of animals in Spanish.
A linguistic tour that will take you from the majestic creatures that fly through the skies to the mysterious beings that hide in the depths of the oceans.
We will not only stop at the presentation of animal names in Spanish; you will also learn the idiomatic expressions and phrases in Spanish most common with animals as protagonists.
But that's not all, we will also see what the main professions related to the animal world are.
And, of course, we will not stop just at the theory. We have prepared practical exercises that will allow you to memorize these words and also incorporate them effectively into your daily communication.
The system we follow to create this article is similar to the one we do in Hispania, Spanish school. First we present the information to you and then we practice it with exercises.
Although here we are missing a fundamental part of learning: oral interaction. In our face-to-face Spanish courses You will be in constant communication with your teacher and your classmates.
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We return to today's topic and give way to theguide in Spanish about animals most complete you can find. Let's get to it!
The animal kingdom is made up of almost two million species of animals.
As you can imagine, it is a little difficult to learn all the animals in Spanish.
We are going to show you the basic vocabulary so you can defend yourself on this issue.
Let's do the next classification:
Additionally, we are going to add a small fun description for each, so you will surely easily understand what animal it is and it will help you better assimilate the vocabulary 😉.
Now that you know many animals and their names in Spanish, let's see expressions.
In the Spanish language, there are numerous expressions and phrases that refer to animals.
Some of these expressions are part of everyday language and are widely used.
Next, let's see idiomatic expressions and idiomswith animals as protagonists.
Let's get to it!
In Spanish we find idiomatic expressions related to animals.
These expressions have a figurative meaning, they are metaphors. Some examples are:
Describes someone who is in their ideal environment, it feels very comfortable.
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It means to be very clever or clever.
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It is used to refer to someone who behaves in an unrestrained or excessive manner, without control.
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It refers to the ability to remember details exceptionally.
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Describes someone who is extremely happy.
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Expresses the act of behaving in a manner defiant or arrogant facing someone or a situation.
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Talk about someone who blindly follow orders from another person, without questioning or having one's own initiative.
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It is said of people who they talk a lot and without pause, almost without thinking about what they say.
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Another way of using animals in colloquial Spanish language is through the use of idioms or sayings.
These phrases are fixed expressions that have a peculiar meaning in the context in which they are used.
The most used ones have cats and dogs as protagonists. Let's see some!
It refers to deception or fraud by providing something of inferior quality or different from what was promised.
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It means achieve success in a task or competition.
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It indicates that people who threaten or talk a lot, in reality, usually have little action.
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Don't worry about his anger, remember that barking dog, biting little.
It suggests that there is something suspicious or unusual in a situation.
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It refers to a very bad day or unpleasant.
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It means complicate something that is simple or look for unnecessary problems.
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Suggests that people with problems seem to have even more problems.
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Indicates a conflictive relationship, that two people they get along very badly.
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In this section you will learn vocabulary professions related to animals.
Do you want to meet them? For sure yes!
Medical professional which specializes in animal health and welfare. They diagnose, treat and prevent diseases in domestic and wild animals.
Focuses on the study of animals in its natural environment, investigating their behavior, habitats and relationships in ecosystems.
The dog trainer works with dogs, teaching them skills and behaviors through training and behavior modification techniques.
Work in zoos, nature reserves or other places where animals need daily care, including food, cleaning and basic medical care.
This professional performs scientific research to better understand the ecology, behavior and conservation of animals in their natural environment.
study animals in detail, investigating its anatomy, evolution, behavior, etc.
This professional is dedicated to recovering and rehabilitate injured animals, sick or orphans, with the aim of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
How much vocabulary about animals have you learned today!
Now we are going to work everything with some activities. This will be very useful for you to better assimilate all this vocabulary.
In the first activity we present you a animal memory. You have to match the word with the image of the corresponding animal.
In the next activity we are going to use the expressions and sayings with animals.
We present you a situation and you must drag the expression that best corresponds to each one.
Has it gone well?
We hope that this article helps to expand your vocabulary and that you use the expressions that we have taught you.
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Do you know more idiomatic expressions or sayings related to animals?
There are many, leave a comment about the ones you know and we'll talk. Have a great day!
Article written by Carlos Martinez for Hispania, Spanish school.
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