English–Spanish
“beetle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/eskaɾaˈβaxo/
Example
¿Ves ese escarabajo en la hoja?
Do you see that beetle on the leaf?
How to say “beetle” in Spanish
“Beetle” in Spanish is escarabajo.
Robust insect with hard, shell-like forewings (elytra) covering the abdomen.
Example sentences with escarabajo
Ayer encontré un escarabajo en el jardín.
Yesterday I found a beetle in the garden.
Tips for using escarabajo
- English scarab often denotes the Egyptian artifact or the scarab family specifically, while Spanish escarabajo names any beetle and can therefore be broader in translation.