English–Spanish
“claw” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgara/
Example
El gato afiló las garras antes de saltar.
The cat sharpened its claws before jumping.
How to say “claw” in Spanish
“Claw” in Spanish is garra.
Curved sharp talon on a bird or mammal toe used to seize prey or scratch.
Example sentences with garra
El perro sacó las garras cuando llegó el desconocido.
The dog bared its claws when the stranger arrived.
Tips for using garra
- The rr in garra signals a strong trilled r in Spanish and the initial g is a hard g as in go, so pronunciation differs from many English speakers' expectations.