Learning all the animals in Spanish is one of the most exciting parts of every learner’s journey, and you can tackle it as soon as you’d like!
Animal lovers will be thrilled to find out that working on Spanish animal vocabulary is something that does not require much prior knowledge. You can start learning animal vocab as soon as you begin studying Spanish, and it’s also a great way to introduce the language to children.
Besides being very useful in day-to-day language, learning Spanish animal vocab can help you incorporate some fun activities into your language-learning toolkit. How about a trip to the zoo to identify all the animals in Spanish? Perhaps the aquarium too?
Once you’ve reviewed this guide, you’ll be ready to embark on exciting Spanish learning field trips. Who knows, you might even end up adopting a new pet!
Farm animals in Spanish
You know that Old Macdonald had a farm, but did you know about your uncle’s farm? Yes, your uncle! The Spanish version of this popular nursery rhyme is called En la granja de mi tío which translates to “In my uncle’s farm.”
If you grew up singing along to Old Macdonald had a farm, you’ll be happy to learn that there is a Spanish equivalent with the same tune and the same concept. If you’ve already learned the lyrics to the English song, you’ll have an easy time singing along to the Spanish version—and learning a few farm animals along the way!
Check out the YouTube video below to listen to the song with lyrics:
Once you’ve sung along to En la Granja de Mi Tío a few times, you’ll be ready to dive into our comprehensive table of farm animals in Spanish.
| English animal name | Animal name (singular) | Animal name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective noun |
| Cow | Vaca | Vacas | Toro | Vaca | Ternero | Rodeo |
| Horse | Caballo | Caballos | Caballo | Yegua | Potrillo | Tropilla |
| Donkey | Burro | Burros | Burro | Yegua | Mula | Recúa |
| Goat | Cabra | Cabras | Cabrío | Cabra | Chivo | Rebaño |
| Chicken | Gallina | Gallinas | Gallo | Gallina | Pollo (pollito) | Parvada |
| Sheep | Oveja | Ovejas | Carnero | Oveja | Cordero | Rebaño |
| Pig | Cerdo | Cerdos | Cerdo | Cerda | Lechón | Piara |
| Rabbit | Conejo | Conejos | Conejo | Coneja | Gazapo | Conejera |
| Duck | Pato | Patos | Pato | Pata | Patito | Parvada |
| Goose | Ganso | Gansos | Ganso | Gansa | Ansarino | Parvada |
| Turkey | Pavo | Pavos | Pavo | Pava | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Llama | Llama | Llamas | Llama macho | Llama hembra | Cría de llama | Manada |
| Deer | Venado | Venados | Venado | Venada | Cervato | Manada |
| Alpaca | Alpaca | Alpacaa | Alpaca macho | Alpaca hembra | Cría de alpaca | Manada |
| Buffalo | Búfalo | Búfalos | Búfalo | Búfala | Bucerros | Rebaño |
| Parrot | Loro | Loros | Loro | Lora | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Dove | Paloma | Palomas | Paloma | Paloma | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Mule | Mula | Mulas | Mula | Mula | Cría de mula | Yunta |
| Yak | Yak | Yaks | Yak | Yak | Ternerillo | Manada |
| Zebu | Cebú | Cebús | Cebú | Cebú | Cría de cebú | Manada |
| Elk | Ciervo | Ciervos | Ciervo | Hembra | Cría de ciervo | Manada |
| Swan | Cisne | Cisnes | Cisne | Hembra | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Dromedary | Dromedario | Dromedarios | Dromedario | Hembra | Cría de dromedario | Manada |
| Guineafowl | Pintada | Pintadas | Macho | Pintada | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Bison | Bisonte | Bisontes | Bisonte | Hembra | Ternero | Manada |
| Gayal | Gayal | Gayales | Gayal | Hembra | Ternero | Manada |
| Canary | Canaria | Canarias | Canario | Canaria | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Finch | Fringílido | Fringílidos | Fringílido | Fringílida | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Mink | Visón | Visónes | Visón | Hembra | Cría de visón | Manada |
| Ox | Buey | Bueyes | Buey | Vaca | Ternero | Rodeo |
Names of pets in Spanish
If you have any pets in the house, you might want to use them to practice your Spanish. No, really! They won’t understand English or Spanish anyways, so why not spell out your love to your pet en Español?
Your pet will appreciate the affection no matter the language, and you can use this time as a way to bond and also work on your Spanish vocab and pronunciation.
Bonus tip, Spanish speakers like to use diminutives to show affection. So instead of calling your dog perro, you can call him ¡perrito!. With the -ito suffix, you’re saying “little dog” instead of just “dog”.
Even if you’re the owner of a 200-pound English Mastiff, you can still call them perrito as a way to show endearment.
Here is a table with some of the most common pet animals in Spanish.
| English animal name | Animal name (singular) | Animal name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective noun |
| Dog | Perro | Perros | Perro | Perra | Cachorro | Jauría |
| Cat | Gato | Gatos | Gato | Gata | Gatito | Manada |
| Guinea pig | Conejillo de indias | Conejillos de indias | Conejillo de indias | Cobaya | Gazapo de indias | Parvada |
| Hamster | Hamster | Hamsters | Hamster | Hamster | Cría de hamster | Colonia |
| Iguana | Iguana | Iguanas | Garrobo | Iguana | Cría de iguana | Manada |
| Ferret | Hurón | Hurones | Hurón | Hurón | Cría de hurón | Negocio |
| Bird | Pájaro | Pájaro | Pájaro | Pájaro | Polluelo | Bandada |
| Parakeet | Perico | Pericos | Perico | Perico | Polluelo | Bandada |
| Hedgehog | Erizo | Erizos | Erizo macho | Erizo hembra | Cría de erizo | Colonia |
| Mouse | Ratón | Ratones | Ratón | Ratona | Cría de ratón | Bandada |
| Chinchilla | Chinchilla | Chinchillas | Chinchilla macho | Chinchilla hembra | Cría de chinchilla | Colonia |
| Salamander | Salamandra | Salamandras | Salamandra macho | Salamandra hembra | Renacuajo | Anura |
| Goldfish | Pez dorado | Peces dorados | Pez dorado macho | Pez dorado hembra | Alevín de pez dorado | Cardumen |
| Betta Fish | Pez betta | Peces betta | Pez betta macho | Pez betta hembra | Alevín de pez betta | Cardumen |
| Guppy | Guppy | Guppys | Guppy macho | Guppy hembra | Alevín de guppy | Cardumen |
| Angelfish | Pez Ángel | Peces Ángel | Pez Ángel macho | Pez Ángel hembra | Alevín de pez ángel | Cardumen |
| Lovebird | Inseparable | Inseparable | Inseparable macho | nseparable hembra | Polluelo de inseparable | Parvada |
| Cockatoo | Cacatúa | Cacatúas | Cacatúa macho | Cacatúa hembra | Polluelo de cacatúa | Parvada |
| Cockatiel | Cacatúa ninfa | Cacatúas ninfas | Cacatúa ninfa macho | Cacatúa ninfa hembra | Polluelo de cacatúa ninfa | Parvada |
| African Fat-Tailed Gecko | Gecko africano de cola gorda | Geckos africanos de cola gorda | Gecko africano de cola gorda | Gecko africana de cola gorda | Cría de gecko africano de cola gorda | Manada |
| Panther Chameleon | Camaleón pantera | Camaleones pantera | Camaleón pantera | Camaleón pantera hembra | Cría de camaleón pantera | Manada |
| Basilisk | Basilisco | Basiliscos | Basilisco | Basilisco hembra | Cría de basilisco | Manada |
| Lizard | Lagartija | Lagartijas | Lagartija macho | Lagartija hembra | Cría de lagartija | Manada |
Zoo animals in Spanish
Now, memorizing zoo animals in Spanish can open the doors to many new study strategies. You could go on a field trip to the zoo and see if you can correctly recall all the zoo animal names in Spanish!
You can make flashcards in advance and bring them with you just to make sure that you’re getting the Spanish names right. Your zoo may also have Spanish translations on the exhibit plaque, especially if you live in an area with a significant Hispanic population.
| English animal name | Animal name (singular) | Animal name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective noun |
| Elephant | Elefante | Elefantes | Elefante | Elefanta | Cría de elefante | Manada |
| Zebra | Cebra | Cebras | Cebra | Cebra | Potrillo | Manada |
| Lion | León | Leones | León | Leona | Cachorro | Manada |
| Hippo | Hipopótamo | Hipopótamos | Hipopótamo | Hipopótama | Cría de hipopótamo | Hinchazón |
| Rhinoceros | Rinoceronte | Rinoceronte | Rinoceronte | Abada | Cría de rinoceronte | Manada |
| Giraffe | Jirafa | Jirafas | Jirafa | Jirafa | Ternero | Manada |
| Gorilla | Gorila | Gorilas | Gorila | Gorila | Cría de gorila | Tropa |
| Tiger | Tigre | Tigres | Tigre | Tigresa | Cachorro | Manada |
| Bear | Oso | Osos | Oso | Osa | Osezno | Manada |
| Jaguar | Jaguar | Jaguares | Jaguar | Jaguaresa | Cachorro | Manada |
| Leopard | Leopardo | Leopardos | Leopardo macho | Leopardo hembra | Cachorro | Manada |
| Spider Monkey | Mono araña | Monos araña | Mono araña macho | Mono araña hembra | Cría de Mono araña | Tropa |
| Giant Anteater | Oso hormiguero gigante | Osos hormigueros | Oso hormiguero macho | Oso hormiguero hembra | Cría de oso hormiguero | Manada |
| Pangolin | Pangolín | Pangolínes | Pangolín macho | Pangolín hembra | Cría de pangolín | Manada |
| Wolf | Lobo | Lobos | Lobo | Loba | Lobezno | Jauría |
| Camel | Camello | Camellos | Camello | Camella | Guelfo | Bandada |
| Bat | Murci élago | Murciélagos | Murciélago macho | Murciélago hembra | Cría de murciélago | Colonia |
| Porcupine | Puercoespín | Puercoespines | Puercoespín macho | Puercoespín hembra | Cría de puercoespín | Colonia |
| Prairie Dog | Perrito de las praderas | Perritos de las praderas | Perrito de las praderas | Perrita de las praderas | Cachorrito de las praderas | Jauría |
| Flamingo | Flamenco | Flamencos | Flamenco | Flamenco hembra | Polluelo de flamenco | Colonia |
| Baboon | Papio | Papiones | Papio | Papio hembra | Cría de papio | Manada |
| Bonobo | Bonobo | Bonobos | Bonobo | Bonobo hembra | Cría de bonobo | Manada |
| Gibbon | Gibón | Gibónes | Gibón | Gibón hembra | Cría de gibón | Manada |
| Bengal Tiger | Tigre de Bengala | Tigres de Bengala | Tigre de Bengala | Tigresa de Bengala | Cachorro | Manada |
| Panda | Oso panda | Osos panda | Oso panda | Oso panda | Osenzo | Manada |
| Macaque | Macaco | Macacos | Macaco | Macaco hembra | Cría de macaco | Manada |
| Mandril | Mandril | Mandriles | Mandril macho | Mandril hembra | Cría de mandril | Manada |
| Warthog | Jabalí verrugoso | Jabalíes verrugosos | Jabalí verrugoso | Jabalí verrugosa | Jabato verrugoso | Piara |
| Wildebeest | Ñu | Ñues | Ñu | Ñu hembra | Cría de ñu | Manada |
| Bongo | Bongo | Bongos | Bongo | Bongo hembra | Cría de bongo | Manada |
| Mongoose | Mangosta | Mangostas | Mangosta macho | Mangosta | Cría de mangosta | Manada |
| Caracal | Caracal | Caracales | Caracal | Caracal hembra | Cachorro | Manada |
| Kiwi | Kiwi | Kiwis | Kiwi | Kiwi hembra | Polluelo de kiwi | Colonia |
Another thing you can do to work on your zoo animal vocab is watching Animal Planet in Spanish! If your cable package does not include Spanish channels, you can check out the Animal Planet Latinoamérica YouTube channel. They have plenty of free and entertaining wild animal videos in Spanish, like the one below.
Sea animals in Spanish
If you liked the idea of going to the zoo, you could try the same strategy at the aquarium as well! Check out our table of the most common sea animals in Spanish.
| English animal name | Animal name (singular) | Animal name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective noun |
| Fish | Pez | Peces | Pez | Pez | Alevín | Cardumen |
| Dolphin | Delfín | Delfines | Delfín | Delfín | Delfinato | Manada |
| Whale | Ballena | Ballenas | Ballena | Ballena | Ballenato | Manada |
| Sea lion | León Marino | Leones Marinos | Toro | Vaca | Cachorro | Colonia |
| Octopus | Pulpo | Pulpos | Pulpo | Pulpo | Cría de pulpo | Octopoda |
| Shark | Tiburón | Tiburones | Tiburón | Tiburón | Cría de tiburón | Manada |
| Crab | Cangrejo | Cangrejos | Cangrejo | Cangrejo | Zoea | Manada |
| Shrimp | Camarón | Camarones | Camarón | Camarón | Cría de camarón | Caridea |
| Sea turtle | Tortuga marina | Tortugas marinas | Tortuga marina | Tortuga marina | Cría de tortuga | Nido |
| Seal | Foca | Focas | Toro | Vaca | Cachorro | Colonia |
| Jellyfish | Medusa | Medusas | Medusa macho | Medusa hembra | Cría de medusa | Banco |
| Whale shark | Tiburón ballena | Tiburones ballena | Tiburón ballena macho | Tiburón ballena hembra | Cría de tiburón ballena | Cardumen |
| Manta ray | Mantarraya | Mantarrayas | Mantarraya macho | Mantarraya hembra | Cría de mantarraya | Cardumen |
| Sea horse | Caballito de mar | Caballitos de mar | Caballito de mar macho | Caballito de mar hembra | Crías de caballito de mar | Cardumen |
| Walrus | Morsa | Morsas | Toro | Vaca | Cachorro | Colonia |
| Penguin | Pingüino | Pingüinos | Pingüino macho | Pingüino hembra | Polluelo | Colonia |
| Cuttlefish | Jibia | Jibias | Jibia macho | Jibia hembra | Cría de jibia | Escuela |
| Star fish | Estrella de mar | Estrellas de mar | Estrella de mar macho | Estrella de mar hembra | Larvas | Constelación |
| Lobster | Langosta | Langostas | Langosta macho | Langosta hembra | Cría de langosta | Manada |
| Sea Otter | Nutria marina | Nutrias marinas | Nutria macho | Nutria hembra | Cachorros | Balsa |
| Sea urchin | Erizo marino | Erizos marinos | Erizo marino macho | Erizo marino hembra | Larvas | Colonia |
| Mussel | Mejillón | Mejillónes | Mejillón | Mejillón hembra | Cría de mejillón | Colonia |
| Clam | Almeja | Almejas | Almeja macho | Almeja hembra | Cría de almeja | Colonia |
| Oyster | Ostión | Ostiónes | Ostión | Ostión hembra | Cría de ostión | Colonia |
| Tuna | Atún | Atunes | Atún | Atún hembra | Alevín de atún | Cardumen |
| Anchovy | Anchoa | Anchoas | Anchoa macho | Anchoa | Alevín de anchoa | Cardumen |
| Manatee | Manatí | Manatíes | Manatí | Manatí hembra | Cría de manatí | Colonia |
| Clownfish | Pez payaso | Peces payaso | Pez payaso | Pez payaso hembra | Alevín | Escuela |
| Eel | Anguila | Anguilas | Anguila macho | Anguila | Larva | Banco |
| Koi | Pez koi | Peces koi | Pez koi macho | Pez koi hembra | Alevín de koi | Escuela |
| Salmon | Salmón | Salmones | Salmón | Salmón hembra | Alevín | Cardumen |
| Sea Slug | Babosa de mar | Babosas de mar | Babosa de mar macho | Babosa de mar hembra | Larva de babosa de mar | Manada |
| Sea Sponge | Esponja de mar | Esponjas de mar | Esponja de mar macho | Esponja de mar hembra | Esponja de mar | Arrecife |
| Narwhal | Narval | Narvales | Narval | Narval hembra | Cría de narval | Manada |
| Platypus | Ornitorrinco | Ornitorrincos | Ornitorrinco | Ornitorrinco hembra | Cría de ornitorrinco | Manada |
| Squid | Calamar | Calamares | Calamar macho | Calamar hembra | Cría de calamar | Escuadrón |
| Sea Bass | Lobina | Lobinas | Lobina macho | Lobina | Alevín de lobina | Cardumen |
| Barnacle | Crustáceo | Crustácea | Crustáceo | Crustáceo | Crustáceo | Crustácea |
| Puffer Fish | Pez Globo | Peces Globo | Pez Globo | Pez globo hembra | Alevín de pez globo | Cardumen |
Jungle animals in Spanish
If you’re a jungle fan, you’re probably looking to learn how to say monkey, snake, and toucan in Spanish. Check out our table below to learn all about jungle animals in Spanish.
| English animal name | Animal name (singular) | Animal name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective noun |
| Monkey | Chango | Changos | Chango | Chango | Bebé chango | Manada |
| Chameleon | Camaleón | Camaleones | Camaleón | Camaleón | Cría de camaleón | Manada |
| Toucan | Tucán | Tucanes | Tucán | Tucán | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Frog | Rana | Ranas | Rana | Rana | Renacuajo | Anura |
| Snake | Víbora | Víboras | Víbora | Víbora | Viborezno | Den |
| Crocodile | Cocodrilo | Cocodrilos | Cocodrilo | Cocodrilo | Cría de cocodrilo | Congregación |
| Macaw | Guacamaya | Guacamayas | Guacamayo | Guacamaya | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Orangutan | Orangután | Orangutanes | Orangután macho | Orangutan hembra | Cría de orangután | Tropa |
| Iguana | Iguana | Iguanas | Toro | Vaca | Cría de iguana | Manada |
| Howler monkey | Mono aullador | Monos aulladores | Mono aullador macho | Mono aullador hembra | Cría de mono aullador | Tropa |
| Tapir | Tapir | Tapires | Tapir macho | Tapir hembra | Cría de tapir | Manada |
| Champanzee | Chimpancé | Chimpancés | Chimpancé macho | Chimpancé hembra | Cría de chimpancé | Manada |
| Lemur | Lemur | Lémures | Lemur macho | Lemur hembra | Cría de lemur | Manada |
| Alligator | Lagarto | Lagartos | Lagarto | Lagarto hembra | Cría de lagarto | Salón |
| Sloth | Perezoso | Perezosos | Perezoso | Perezosa | Cría de perezoso | Manada |
| Squirrel Monkey | Mono ardilla | Monos ardilla | Mono ardilla macho | Mono ardilla hembra | Cría de mono ardilla | Manada |
| Tamarin | Tamarino | Tamarinos | Tamarino | Tamarino hembra | Cría de tamarino | Manada |
| Anaconda | Anaconda | Anacondas | Anaconda macho | Anaconda hembra | Cría de anaconda | Den |
| Capuchin Monkey | Mono capuchino | Monos capuchino | Mono capuchino | Mono capuchino hembra | Cría de mono capuchino | Manada |
| Condor | Cóndor | Cóndores | Cóndor | Condor hembra | Polluelo de cóndor | Parvada |
| Kingfisher | Martín pescador | Martines pescadores | Martín pescador | Martín pescador hembra | Polluelo de martín pescador | Parvada |
| Ocelot | Ocelote | Ocelotes | Ocelote macho | Ocelote hembra | Cría de ocelote | Manada |
| Opossum | Zarigüeya | Zarigüeyas | Zarigüeya macho | Zarigüeya hembra | Cría de zarigüeya | Manada de zarigüeya |
| Piranha | Piraña | Pirañas | Piraña macho | Piraña hembra | Alevín | Cardumen |
| Weasel | Comadreja | Comadrejas | Comadreja macho | Comadreja hembra | Cría de comadreja | Manada de comadreja |
| Poison Dart Frog | Rana punta de flecha | Ranas punta de flecha | Rana punta de flecha macho | Rana punta de flecha hembra | Renacuajo | Anura |
| Marmoset | Mono tití | Monos tití | Mono tití | Mono tití hembra | Cría de mono tití | Manada |
| Oncilla | Leopardo tigre | Leopardos tigre | Leopardo tigre | Leopardo tigre hembra | Cachorro | Manada |
| Osprey | Águila pescadora | Águila pescadoras | Águila pescadora macho | Águila pescadora | Polluelo de águila pescadora | Parvada |
| Bush Dog | Perro de agua | Perros de agua | Perro de agua | Perra de agua | Cachorro | Manada |
Forest Animals in Spanish
| English Animal Name | Animal Name (singular) | Animal Name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective Noun |
| Moose | Alce | Alces | Alce macho | Alce hembra | Cría de alce | Rebaño |
| Squirrel | Ardilla | Ardillas | Ardilla macho | Ardilla hembra | Cría de ardilla | Manada |
| Owl | Búho | Búhos | Búho macho | Búho hembra | Polluelo de búho | Parlamento |
| Beaver | Castor | Castores | Castor | Castora | Cría de castor | Manada |
| Mole | Topo | Topos | Topo | Topo hembra | Cría de topo | Manada |
| Hummingbird | Colibrí | Colibríes | Colibrí macho | Colibrí hembra | Polluelo de colibrí | Parvada |
| Gazelle | Gacela | Gacelas | Gacela macho | Gacela hembra | Cría de gacela | Rebaño |
| Boar | Jabalí | Jabalíes | Jabalí | Jabalí hembra | Jabato | Piara |
| Hare | Liebre | Liebres | Liebre macho | Liebre hembra | Lebrato | Manada |
| Racoon | Mapache | Mapaches | Mapache macho | Mapache hembra | Cría de mapache | Mirada |
| Bear | Oso | Osos | Oso | Osa | Osezno | Manada |
| Pigeon | Pichón | Pichones | Pichón | Paloma | Polluelo | Parvada |
| Butterfly | Mariposa | Mariposas | Mariposa macho | Mariposa hembra | Oruga | Muchedumbre |
| Woodpeckerr | Pájaro carpintero | Pájaros carpinteros | Pájaro carpintero | Pájaro carpintero hembra | Polluelo de pájaro carpintero | Parvada |
| Gopher | Ardilla de tierra | Ardillas de tierra | Ardilla de tierra macho | Ardilla de tierra hembra | Cría de ardilla de tierra | Manada |
| Rat | Rata | Ratas | Rata | Rata | Cría de rata | Bandada |
| Badger | Tejón | Tejones | Tejón | Tejón hembra | Cría de tejón | Cette |
| Fox | Zorro | Zorros | Zorros | Zorra | Zorrenzo | Jauría |
| Skunk | Zorrillo | Zorrillos | Zorrillo | Zorrillo hembra | Cachorro | Jauría |
| Puma | Puma | Pumas | Puma macho | Puma | Cachorro | Manada |
| Antelope | Antílope | Antílopes | Antílope | Antílope hembra | Cría de antílope | Manada |
| Reindeer | Reno | Renos | Reno | Rena | Cría de reno | Manada |
| Koala | Koala | Koalas | Koala macho | Koala hembra | Joel koala | Colonia |
| Jackal | Chacal | Chacales | Chacal macho | Chacal hembrar | Cría de chacal | Jauría |
| Caiman | Caimán | Caimanes | Caimán macho | Caimán hembra | Cría de caimán | Manada |
| Dragonfly | Libélula | Libélulas | Libélula macho | Libélula hembra | Larva | Manada |
| Capybara | Carpincho | Carpinchos | Carpincho | Carpincho hembra | Cría de carpincho | Manada |
| Cheetah | Chita | Chitas | Chita macho | Chita | Cachorro | Manada |
| Hawk | Halcón | Halcones | Halcón | Halcón hembra | Polluelo de halcón | Parvada |
| Meerkat | Suricata | Suricatas | Suricato | Suricata | Cría de suricata | Colonia |
| Marmot | Marmota | Marmotas | Marmota macho | Marmota | Cría de marmota | Colonia |
Desert Animals in Spanish
| English Animal Name | Animal Name (singular) | Animal Name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective Noun |
| Python | Pitón | Pitones | Pitón macho | Pitón hembra | Cría de pitón | Colonia |
| Tortoise | Tortuga | Tortugas | Tortuga | Tortuga | Cría de tortuga | Paca |
| Armadillo | Armadillo | Armadillos | Armadillo | Armadillo hembra | Cría de armadillo | Manada |
| Eagle | Águila | Águilas | Águila macho | Águila hembra | Polluelo de avestruz | Parvada |
| Gecko | Gecko | Geckos | Gecko macho | Gecko hembra | Cría de gecko | Manada |
| Ostrich | Avestruz | Avestruces | Avestruz macho | Avestruz hembra | Polluelo de avestruz | Parvada |
| Rattlesnake | Víbora de cascabel | Víboras de cascabel | Víbora de cascabel macho | Víbora de cascabel hembra | Viborezno de cascabel | Den |
| Falcon | Falcón | Falcones | Falcón macho | Falcón hembra | Polluelo de falcón | Parvada |
| Cobra | Cobra | Cobras | Cobra macho | Cobra hembra | Cría de cobra | Den |
| Scorpion | Escorpión | Escorpiones | Escorpión macho | Escorpion hembra | Cría de escorpión | Manada |
| Vulture | Buitre | Buitres | Buitre macho | Buitre hembra | Polluelo de buitre | Parvada |
| Coati | Tejón | Tejones | Tejón macho | Tejón hembra | Cría de tejón | Colonia |
| Spider | Araña | Arañas | Araña macho | Araña hembra | Ninfa | Enjambre |
| Caterpillar | Oruga | Orugas | Oruga macho | Oruga hembra | Larva de oruga | Enjambre |
| Gila monster | Monstruo de Gila | Monstruos de Gila | Monstruo de Gila macho | Monstruo de Gila hembra | Cría de monstruo de Gila | Manada |
| Centipede | Cienpies | Cienpies | Cienpies macho | Cienpies hembra | Larva de cienpies | Enjambre |
| Jackrabbit | Liebre | Liebres | Liebre macho | Liebre hembra | Lebrato | Manada |
| Toad | Sapo | Sapos | Sapo | Sapa | Renacuajo | Manada |
| Bobcat | Lince | Linces | Lince macho | Lince hembra | Cachorro | Manada |
| Crow | Cuervo | Cuervos | Cuervo macho | Cuervo hembra | Polluelo de cuervo | Asesinato |
| Peccary | Pecarí | Pecaríes | Pecarí macho | Pecarí hembra | Cría de pecarí | Piara |
| Tarantula | Tarántula | Tarántulas | Tarántula macho | Tarántula hembra | Ninfa | Enjambre |
| Quail | Codorniz | Codornices | Codorniz macho | Codorniz hembra | Polluelo de codorniz | Bandada |
| Ant | Hormiga | Hormigas | Hormiga macho | Hormiga hembra | Cría de hormiga | Hormiguero |
| Roadrunner | Correcaminos | Correcaminos | Correcaminos macho | Correcaminos hembra | Polluelo de correcaminos | Bandada |
| Gerbil | Jerbo | Jerbos | Jerbo macho | Jerbo hembra | Cría de jerbo | Manada |
| Beetle | Escarabajo | Escarabajos | Escarabajo macho | Escarabajo hembra | Cría de escarabajo | Enjambre |
| Bearded Dragon | Dragón barbudo | Dragones barbudos | Dragón barbudo macho | Dragón barbudo hembra | Cría de dragón barbudo | Manada |
| Oryx | Orix | Orixes | Orix macho | Orix hembra | Cría de orix | Manada |
Insects in Spanish
| English Animal Name | Animal Name (singular) | Animal Name (plural) | Male | Female | Young | Collective Noun |
| Bee | Abejas | Abejas | Abeja | Abeja Reina | Larva de abeja | Enjambre |
| Moth | Polilla | Polillas | Polillo | Polilla | Larva de polilla | Nube |
| Ladybug | Mariquita | Mariquitas | Mariquita macho | Mariquita | Larva de mariquita | Enjambre |
| Firefly | Luciérnaga | Luciérnagas | Luciérnaga macho | Luciérnaga hembra | Larva de luciérnaga | Nube |
| Fly | Mosca | Moscas | Mosco | Mosca | Larva de mosca | Nube |
| Tick | Garrapata | Garrapatas | Garrapata macho | Garrapata hembra | Larva de garrapata | Enjambre |
| Lice | Piojo | Piojos | Piojo | Pioja | Larva de piojo | Enjambre |
| Termite | Termita | Termitas | Termita macho | Termita hembra | Larva de termita | Nido |
| Cockroach | Cucaracha | Cucarachas | Cucaracha macho | Cucaracha hembra | Larva de cucaracha | nfestación |
| Grasshopper | Saltamontes | Saltamontes | Saltamontes | Saltamontes | Larva de saltamontes | Nube |
| Praying Mantis | Mantis religiosa | Mantis religiosas | Mantis religiosa | Mantis religiosa | Larva de mantis religiosa | Nube |
| Cricket | Grillo | Grillos | Grillo macho | Grillo hembra | Larva de grillo | Nube |
| Worm | Gusano | Gusanos | Gusano macho | Gusano hembra | Larva de gusano | Rebaño |
| Slug | Babosa | Babosas | Babosa macho | Babosa hembra | Larva de babosa | Rebaño |
| Snail | Caracol | Caracoles | Caracol | Caracol hembra | Larva de caracol | Caminata |
| Walking Stick | Insecto palo | Insectos palo | Insecto palo macho | Insecto palo hembra | Larva de insecto palo | Nube |
| Wasp | Avispa | Avispas | Avispa macho | Avispa hembra | Larva de avispa | Enjambre |
| Gnat | Jején | Jejenes | Jején macho | Jején hembra | Larva de jején | Nube |
| Cicada | Cigarra | Cigarras | Cigarra macho | Cigarra hembra | Larva de cigarra | Nube |
| Flea | Pulga | Pulgas | Pulgo | Pulga | Larva de pulga | Infestación |
| Leaf Insect | Insecto hoja | Insectos hojas | Insecto hoja macho | Insecto hoja hembra | Larva de insecto hoja | Enjambre |
| Hornet | Avispón | Avispónes | Avispón macho | Avispón hembra | Larva de avispón | Enjambre |
| Bedbug | Chinche | Chinches | Chinche macho | Chinche hembra | Larva de chinche | Infestación |
| Millipede | Milpiés | Milpiés | Milpiés macho | Milpiés hembra | Larva de milpiés | Enjambre |
| Mosquito | Mosquito | Mosquitos | Mosquito macho | Mosquito hembra | Larva de mosquito | Nube |
| Black Widow | Viuda negra | Viuda negra | Viuda negra macho | Viuda negra | Larva de viuda negra | Enjambre |
| Locust | Langosta | Langostas | Langosta macho | Langosta hembra | Larva de langosta | Enjambre |
| Maggot | Gusano | Gusanos | Gusano macho | Gusano hembra | Larva de gusano | Rebaño |
| Inchworm | Oruga | Orugas | Oruga macho | Oruga hembra | Larva de oruga | Rebaño |
| Snakefly | Mosca serpiente | Moscas serpiente | Mosca serpiente macho | Mosca serpiente hembra | Larva de mosca serpiente | Nube |
Animal songs in Spanish
Studying a new language can involve notebooks and flashcards—but it doesn’t have to. There are plenty of songs made for children and foreign language learners that will help you learn all the animals in no time.
Bingo is a popular song for both English and Spanish speakers. You know, B-I-N-G-O and Bingo was his name-o? Well, there is a Spanish version of this song! Check it out below.
Cinco Patitos is another popular song for children. You will learn vocab regarding ducks, birds in general, and even numbers.
If you’re looking for something a little more comprehensive, the video below is almost an hour long and includes several popular songs about animals. It’s a great option if you want to play it in the background while doing chores, like laundry or doing the dishes.
Funny animal-related sayings, quotes and phrases
Besides helping you get through day-to-day conversations (and zoo trips!), learning Spanish animal vocab will help you understand many idioms. If you’ve been studying Spanish for a little while, you may have noticed that Spanish speakers love to use quotes, phrases, and sayings in casual conversation. Many of them have something to do with animals.
To understand the metaphor or point behind these phrases, your first step is to understand which animal they’re talking about. Once you’re familiar with the animal vocab above, you’ll be more comfortable understanding Spanish animal sayings.
Here are some famous sayings, along with their translation and meaning.
| Saying: | English translation: | Meaning: |
| Perro que ladra no muerde. | A dog that barks doesn't bite. | Same as “all bark, no bite.” |
| Cuando el gato no está, los ratones bailan. | When the cat is not around, the mice dance. | People act differently when not under direct supervision. |
| La curiosidad mató al gato. | Curiosity killed the cat. | You should not be overly nosey or inquisitive. |
| Hijo de tigre, pintito. | Son of a tiger, painted. | Like father, like son. |
| Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente. | A shrimp that falls asleep will be carried away by the currents. | If you’re slow to act, you’ll miss out on something. |
| Lágrimas de cocodrilo. | Crocodile tears. | Fake or dramatic tears. |
| Moverse como pez en el agua. | To move like fish in water. | To act comfortably in a particular situation. |
| Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando. | Better to have a bird in hand than a hundred in the air. | Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. |
As you can see, there is a lot of Spanish animal vocabulary for you to learn. However, you should look at this as an exciting challenge rather than a time-consuming chore.
There are many fun and exciting study strategies that you can use to memorize the animals in Spanish in no time, to complement the rest of your Spanish language learning.
