English–Spanish

“cactus” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkaktus/

Example

¿Puedes regar el cactus hoy?

Can you water the cactus today?

Illustration for cactus (cactus)

How to say “cactus” in Spanish

“Cactus” in Spanish is cactus.

Leafless succulent stem bearing sharp spines.

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

Example sentences with cactus

Compré un cactus pequeño para el escritorio.

I bought a small cactus for the desk.

Tips for using cactus

  • English plural cacti is uncommon in Spanish; Spanish speakers normally use cactus or cactos, and the noun is masculine (el cactus).

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