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“vicuna” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/biˈkuɲa/

Example

La vicuña vive en las alturas de los Andes.

The vicuna lives in the highlands of the Andes.

Illustration for vicuña (vicuna)

How to say “vicuna” in Spanish

“Vicuna” in Spanish is vicuña.

High-altitude camelid prized for ultra-soft wool.

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

Example sentences with vicuña

¿Has visto alguna vez una vicuña en un zoológico o en una exposición?

Have you ever seen a vicuna in a zoo or at an exhibition?

Tips for using vicuña

  • Often appears on product labels as 'lana de vicuña' or 'fibra de vicuña' to indicate the textile rather than the live animal and is usually treated as feminine (la vicuña).

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