English–Spanish

“fin” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈleta/

Example

¿Puedes ver la aleta del tiburón?

Can you see the shark's fin?

Illustration for aleta (fin)

How to say “fin” in Spanish

“Fin” in Spanish is aleta.

Flat foot fin used for swimming or diving.

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

Example sentences with aleta

Las aletas de natación mejoran la propulsión.

Swimming fins improve propulsion.

Tips for using aleta

  • In gear lists and everyday speech Spanish speakers often use las aletas to mean a pair of fins, so expect plural forms on labels and in instructions.

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