English–Spanish

“tigress” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tiˈɣɾesa/

Example

En el safari vimos a una tigresa.

During the safari we saw a tigress.

Illustration for tigresa (tigress)

How to say “tigress” in Spanish

“Tigress” in Spanish is tigresa.

Female big cat with bold stripes.

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

Example sentences with tigresa

La tigresa protegió a sus cachorros.

The tigress protected her cubs.

Tips for using tigresa

  • Often used figuratively for a fierce or formidable woman, so context determines whether tigresa refers to the animal or to a person.

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