English–Spanish
“snake” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/seɾˈpjente/
Example
Ten cuidado, hay una serpiente en el sendero.
Be careful, there is a snake on the trail.
How to say “snake” in Spanish
“Snake” in Spanish is serpiente.
Legless, narrow-bodied reptile covered in overlapping scales that slithers along the ground.
Example sentences with serpiente
Encontramos una serpiente venenosa durante la excursión.
We found a venomous snake during the excursion.
Tips for using serpiente
- Serpiente is the neutral, everyday word for any snake, while víbora often implies a poisonous viper and culebra is common in casual speech.