Comprehensive Spanish Vocabulary: Animals and Anatomy

Common Animals and Pets

• Perro: This Spanish term translates to the English word dog.

• Gato: This Spanish term translates to the English word cat.

• Conejo: This Spanish term translates to the English word rabbit.

• Conejillo de Indias: This descriptive Spanish term translates to the English word guinea pig.

• Rana: This Spanish term translates to the English word frog.

• Pez: This Spanish term translates to the English word fish.

• P
  jaro: This Spanish term translates to the English word bird.

Animals Found in a Barn

The following are four specific animals identified as being commonly found in a barn setting:

• Caballo: The Spanish term for a horse.

• Gallo: The Spanish term for a rooster.

• Cerdo: The Spanish term for a pig.

• Cabra: The Spanish term for a goat.

Animals Found in a Jungle

The following are four specific animals identified as being commonly found in a jungle environment:

• Serpiente: The Spanish term for a snake.

• Tucan: The Spanish term for a toucan.

• Tigre: The Spanish term for a tiger.

• Perezoso: The Spanish term for a sloth.

Animals Found in a Savannah

The following are four specific animals identified as being commonly found in a savannah habitat:

• Leon: The Spanish term for a lion.

• Elefante: The Spanish term for an elephant.

• Girafa: The Spanish term for a giraffe.

• Rinocerante: The Spanish term for a rhinoceros.

Animal Physical Characteristics and Anatomy

This section details the Spanish terminology for various physical attributes and body parts of animals:

• Hooves: In Spanish, these are called Las pezunas.

• Horns: In Spanish, these are called Los cuernos.

• Fur: In Spanish, this is called El pelaje.

• Feathers: In Spanish, these are called Las plumas.

• Tail: In Spanish, this is called La cola.

• Paws: In Spanish, these are called Las patas.

• Beak: In Spanish, this is called El pico.