English–Spanish
“hedgehog” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈɾiθo/
Example
Vi un erizo en el jardín.
I saw a hedgehog in the garden.
How to say “hedgehog” in Spanish
“Hedgehog” in Spanish is erizo.
Small spiny mammal that rolls into a defensive ball when threatened.
Example sentences with erizo
El erizo salió de noche en busca de comida.
The hedgehog went out at night in search of food.
Tips for using erizo
- In Spanish conversation erizo normally means hedgehog, but on menus and in seafood contexts it often denotes sea urchin, frequently listed as erizo de mar.