English–Spanish

“strange” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksˈtɾaɲo/

Example

Me resulta extraño verte aquí.

I find it strange to see you here.

Illustration for extraño (strange)

How to say “strange” in Spanish

“Strange” in Spanish is extraño.

A single blue sock lying among a neat row of white socks.

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

Example sentences with extraño

Es extraño que nadie haya llamado.

It's strange that no one has called.

Tips for using extraño

  • When describing a person, extraño often sounds critical or suspicious, so speakers frequently soften it with qualifiers like un poco extraño or add a brief explanation.

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