English–Spanish
“lizard” in Spanish
How to say “lizard” in Spanish
“Lizard” in Spanish is lagarto.
Variable-sized scaly reptile with a long tail typical of warm, rocky habitats.
Example sentences with lagarto
Vi un lagarto pequeño en el jardín.
I saw a small lizard in the garden.
Tips for using lagarto
- Usage varies by region: some speakers use lagarto broadly for many lizard kinds while others reserve it for larger species, so adding a size or behavior note reduces ambiguity.
Other Spanish words for “lizard”
Hay una lagartija en la pared.
There is a lizard on the wall.