English–Spanish
“jellyfish” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈðusa/
Example
En verano muchas medusas llegan a la playa.
Many jellyfish come to the beach in summer.
How to say “jellyfish” in Spanish
“Jellyfish” in Spanish is medusa.
Gelatinous bell-shaped sea animal with trailing stinging tentacles.
Example sentences with medusa
Si te pica una medusa, enjuaga la zona con agua salada.
If a jellyfish stings you, rinse the area with salt water.
Tips for using medusa
- Me ha picado una medusa is the usual way to report a jellyfish sting and often prompts requests for first aid at the beach.