Spanish word

lagarto

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈɣaɾto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlizard

Example

Hay un lagarto en la pared.

There's a lizard on the wall.

Illustration for lagarto (lizard)

More examples

Vi un lagarto pequeño en el jardín.

I saw a small lizard in the garden.

Core concept

Variable-sized scaly reptile with a long tail typical of warm, rocky habitats.

Common phrases

  • lagarto pequeño

    small lizard

  • lagarto del jardín

    garden lizard

Similar words

lagartija: Tiny, nimble lizard with a slender body and very quick movements.
salamanquesa: Small lizard that lives on walls and ceilings and clings to vertical surfaces.
camaleón: Lizard that changes skin color to blend with the immediate environment.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para reptiles escamosos de tamaño variable, caracterizados por su cola larga y su presencia en ambientes cálidos y rocosos.

Word origin

Derived from classical Latin lacerta with regional pronunciation and naming differences that produced lagarto in Spanish.

Usage tips

  • Usage varies by region: some speakers use lagarto broadly for many lizard kinds while others reserve it for larger species, so adding a size or behavior note reduces ambiguity.

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