Spanish word

fauna

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfauna/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwildlife

Example

En el parque hay mucha fauna.

There is a lot of wildlife in the park.

Illustration for fauna (wildlife)

More examples

¿Has observado la fauna del estanque?

Have you observed the wildlife in the pond?

Core concept

Native wildlife characteristic of a particular area.

Common phrases

  • observar la fauna

    observe the wildlife

  • respetar la fauna

    respect the wildlife

Similar words

animal: Individual animal.
bicho: Small bug or little creature, informal.
especie: Group of animals sharing common traits and classified as a species.

Definition in Spanish

Término que designa el conjunto de animales silvestres o naturales presentes en un área, usado sobre todo en contextos ambientales y divulgativos.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin Fauna, the name of a Roman goddess, and it is used alongside flora to mean the animals characteristic of a locality.

Usage tips

  • More common in environmental and official language than in casual speech, where people often say animales or add local, nativa, or a place name for clarity.

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