English–Spanish

“armadillo” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aɾmaˈðiʝo/

Example

¿Has visto un armadillo?

Have you seen an armadillo?

Illustration for armadillo (armadillo)

How to say “armadillo” in Spanish

“Armadillo” in Spanish is armadillo.

Small American mammal with a shell of hard plates that protects it when it rolls up.

Full entry for armadillo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with armadillo

Ayer vi un armadillo en la carretera.

Yesterday I saw an armadillo on the road.

Tips for using armadillo

  • Common in nature talk, the word keeps English spelling but follows Spanish grammar (el armadillo, los armadillos), so the article and context show it is Spanish.

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