English–Spanish
“toad” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsapo/
Example
El niño tiró una piedra y el sapo saltó.
The boy threw a stone and the toad jumped.
How to say “toad” in Spanish
“Toad” in Spanish is sapo.
Small amphibian with dry, bumpy skin and a stout body.
Example sentences with sapo
Vimos un sapo en el jardín.
We saw a toad in the garden.
Tips for using sapo
- The figurative meaning 'informer' is regional and colloquial, so context and the speaker's background determine whether sapo refers to the animal or a person who tattles.