Spanish Animal Names

Ever wondered what to call your favorite animals in Spanish? Now you can learn these cool animal names! Common pets like el gato (the cat) and el perro (the dog) are great starting points for building your Spanish vocabulary.

Birds have interesting Spanish names too. El pájaro means "the bird," while specific birds include el canario (the canary), el loro (the parrot), el flamenco (the flamingo), and el tucán (the toucan).

Wild animals have awesome Spanish names! El tigre (tiger), el oso (bear), and el jaguar (jaguar) are powerful animals. Smaller creatures include el ratón (mouse), la mariposa (butterfly), and el conejo (rabbit).

Fun Fact: Notice that animal names in Spanish have either "el" (masculine) or "la" (feminine) before them. This tells you the gender of the noun, which is important in Spanish grammar!

Reptiles and amphibians have cool Spanish names too: la serpiente (snake), la iguana (iguana), el lagarto (lizard), and la rana (frog). Other interesting animals include el perezoso (sloth), el mono (monkey), and el pez (fish).