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“dolphin” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/delˈfin/

Example

¿Has visto algún delfín cerca de la costa?

Have you seen any dolphins near the coast?

Illustration for delfín (dolphin)

How to say “dolphin” in Spanish

“Dolphin” in Spanish is delfín.

Playful-seeming marine mammal known for group hunting and social behavior.

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

Example sentences with delfín

¿Te gustaría nadar con delfines alguna vez?

Would you like to swim with dolphins sometime?

Tips for using delfín

  • Spanish speakers reporting sightings commonly use the plural (ver delfines) rather than referring to a single individual.

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