English–Spanish

“four-legged” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kwaˈðɾupeðo/

Example

El caballo es cuadrúpedo.

The horse is four-legged.

Illustration for cuadrúpedo (four-legged)

How to say “four-legged” in Spanish

“Four-legged” in Spanish is cuadrúpedo.

Animal that moves on four legs.

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

Example sentences with cuadrúpedo

A diferencia de los humanos, la mayoría de los mamíferos son cuadrúpedos.

Unlike humans, most mammals are four-legged.

Tips for using cuadrúpedo

  • Often more formal than everyday speech, so speakers commonly use phrases like 'de cuatro patas' or 'tener cuatro patas' instead.

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