English–Spanish

“flea” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpulɣa/

Example

El perro tiene una pulga.

The dog has a flea.

Illustration for pulga (flea)

How to say “flea” in Spanish

“Flea” in Spanish is pulga.

Small wingless jumping parasite that bites and lives in animal or human fur or clothing.

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

Example sentences with pulga

La picadura de pulga me pica.

The flea bite itches me.

Tips for using pulga

  • Pulga refers to fleas, whereas piojo means lice, which cling to hair and do not jump.

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