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“reptile” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/repˈtil/

Example

¿Has visto algún reptil en la playa?

Have you seen a reptile on the beach?

Illustration for reptil (reptile)

How to say “reptile” in Spanish

“Reptile” in Spanish is reptil.

Cold-blooded vertebrate with keratinized or scaly skin.

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

Example sentences with reptil

El guía señaló un reptil terrestre en la roca.

The guide pointed at a ground-dwelling reptile on the rock.

Tips for using reptil

  • Reptil is common in zoo labels and documentaries as a collective term, so it sounds more formal than the specific animal name.

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