English–Spanish
“thistle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkaɾðo/
Example
¿Has visto ese cardo junto a la valla?
Have you seen that thistle by the fence?
How to say “thistle” in Spanish
“Thistle” in Spanish is cardo.
A prickly roadside weed with sharp lobed leaves and a stiff stem.
Example sentences with cardo
En primavera mi hermano tiene alergia al cardo.
In spring my brother is allergic to thistle.
Tips for using cardo
- In cooking or markets cardo can refer to the edible cardoon, so rely on context to tell wild thistle from the vegetable.