English–Spanish
“cicada” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θiˈɣara/
Example
En verano, la cigarra canta al mediodía.
In summer, the cicada sings at noon.
How to say “cicada” in Spanish
“Cicada” in Spanish is cigarra.
Loud cicada calling at midday on a leaf.
Example sentences with cigarra
Por la tarde se escucha el canto de la cigarra en la plaza.
In the afternoon, the cicada song is heard in the square.
Tips for using cigarra
- In Spanish culture cigarra evokes the ant-and-grasshopper fable, so calling a person cigarra often signals a reproach about idleness or carefree living.