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# 🐯Animals in Spanish: Learn the names of your favourite animals 🐶🐱

[Mónica Jiménez](https://blog.soyguiri.com/author/mónica-jiménez)  May 23 2025

Are you an animal lover? 🐾 If you want to learn how to talk about animals in Spanish, you're in the right place! Whether it’s your **pet** 🐕, a **zoo animal** 🦁, or your favourite **farm animal** 🐄, we've got you covered. This blog will teach you **animal names** in Spanish and help you understand how to talk about your pets and animals in different contexts. Let’s start this fun journey of learning animal vocabulary in Spanish! 🎉

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## **What are the animals' names in Spanish?** 🦄

Here’s a list of **animals** and their **names** in Spanish, so you can start practicing:

**🐢Tortuga – Turtle** 

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**🐸 Rana – Frog**  

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**🦜 Loro – Parrot**   

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**🐍 Serpiente –  Snake** 

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**🦋 Mariposa –  Butterfly**

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**🐝 Abeja –  Bee**

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**🐜 Hormiga – Ant**   

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**🕷️ Araña – Spider** 

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**🐬 Delfín – Dolphin**  

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**🦅  Águila – Eagle** 

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As you can see, learning the names of animals in Spanish is simple and fun! Plus, you'll be able to impress your friends by naming your **favourite animals** in Spanish. 🎉

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### 🐢**How do you say different types of animals in Spanish?** 🦁

In Spanish, we can categorize animals in many ways, such as **pets**, **farm animals**, and **zoo animals**. Here are some examples to get you started:

### 🐱 **Pets in Spanish** 🐶

**🐕 Perro - Dog** 

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**🐈 Gato – Cat** 

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**🐠 Pez - Fish** 

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**🐦 Pájaro - Bird** 

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**🐇 Conejo - Rabbit** 

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**🐹 Hámster - Hamster** 

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**🐢 Tortuga - Turtle**

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### **🐖 Farm animals in Spanish 🐄**

**🐴 Caballo - Horse**  

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**🐮 Vaca - Cow** 

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**🐑 Oveja – Sheep**  

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**🐷 Cerdo - Pig**  

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**🐔 Pollo - Chicken** 

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**🐐 Cabra - Goat** 

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**🐴 Burro - Donkey** 

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**🦃 Pavo - Turkey** 

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### 🐯 **Zoo animals in Spanish** 🦁

**🦁León - Lion** 

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**🐯Tigre -Tiger** 

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**🐘 Elefante - Elephant**

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**🦒 Jirafa - Giraffe** 

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**🦓 Cebra - Zebra** 

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**🐵 Mono - Monkey** 

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**🐻 Oso - Bear** 

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**🦘Canguro - Kangaroo** 

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## 🐾 **What is the 10 animal name in Spanish?**

Here’s a fun **challenge**! Can you guess the **top 10 animals** in Spanish? Here’s the list to help you get started:

 Click on the 🔊 button to hear the pronunciation of each example.

| Animal | English | Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Perro** | Dog | 🔊 |
| **Gato** | Cat | 🔊 |
| **Caballo** | Horse | 🔊 |
| **Vaca** | Cow | 🔊 |
| **Oveja** | Sheep | 🔊 |
| **Cerdo** | Pig | 🔊 |
| **Conejo** | Rabbit | 🔊 |
| **León** | Lion | 🔊 |
| **Tigre** | Tiger | 🔊 |
| **Elefante** | Elephant | 🔊 |

These are just a few of the most **common animals**. But the list goes on and on! 🦄

### 🐩 What do Spanish people call their pets? 🐾

In Spain, people love their pets just as much as anyone else. Here are some common **pets** with their English names and examples of popular **pet names** Spaniards often use:

**Perro (Dog):** Coco, Nala, Cuqui, Rocky, Toby

**Gato (Cat):** Luna, Mimi, Pelusa, Tom, Garfield

**Conejo (Rabbit):** Pelusa, Binky, Copito

**Pájaro (Bird):** Piolín, Lolo, Pepe

**Pececito (Little Fish):** Nemo, Dory, Burbujas

These affectionate names show the special bond owners have with their pets and add personality to each furry (or feathered) friend! 😻🐕🐇

### 🎉 Fun animal-related expressions in Spanish 🐅

Did you know that the Spanish language has some really **fun expressions** related to animals? Check out these fun **idioms** that you might hear in Spain:

**🐦 *Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando*** – A bird in the hand is worth more than a hundred flying (meaning it's better to have something **secure** than risk it for more).

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**🐐 *Estar como una cabra***– To be like a goat (meaning someone is acting **crazy** or eccentric).

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**🐯 *Ser un lince***– To be a lynx (meaning someone is very **sharp** or **smart**).

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**🐴 *A caballo regalado no le mires el diente*** – Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth (meaning be **grateful** for what you receive).

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These expressions are a fun way to sound more **natural** and **fluent** in Spanish while talking about animals! 🦄

### 🎶 Songs in Spanish featuring animals 🐒🐝

Learning Spanish can be even more fun when you listen to songs about animals! Here are some popular **Spanish songs** that feature animals, perfect for practising vocabulary and enjoying the rhythm of the language:

**🦍 *La canción de los gorilas*** – A catchy and fun song about gorillas 🦍 that kids and adults love to sing along with. It’s great for learning animal names and actions!

<iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" title="Melody - El Baile del Gorila (Videoclip)" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" xml="lang" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/90avMgG5NAM?feature=oembed" width="256" height="192" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/90avMgG5NAM?feature=oembed" data-mce-style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe>

**🐊*El cocodrilo se metió en la cueva*** – A fun traditional song about a crocodile 🐊 that’s popular among Spanish learners and children.

<iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" title="Un Cocodrilo (Se Metió En La Cueva) - Nora Galit" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" xml="lang" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eb5O7wUQpMY?feature=oembed" width="256" height="144.64" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eb5O7wUQpMY?feature=oembed" data-mce-style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe>

**🐸 *El baile del sapito*** – This lively song is about a little frog 🐸 dancing and having fun. It’s popular among Spanish learners and children alike.

<iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" title="El Baile del Sapito - Las Canciones Dela Granja - Canciones infantiles dela granja" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" xml="lang" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mrxTQZW9b08?feature=oembed" width="256" height="144.64" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mrxTQZW9b08?feature=oembed" data-mce-style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe>

**🐣 *El pollito pío*** – A super popular children’s song about a little chick 🐥 and other farm animals, perfect for learning animal sounds and names.

<iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" title="PULCINO PIO - El Pollito Pio (Official video)" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" xml="lang" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dhsy6epaJGs?feature=oembed" width="256" height="144.64" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dhsy6epaJGs?feature=oembed" data-mce-style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe>

**🐁 *Susanita tiene un ratón* –** A cute and classic children’s song about Susanita and her little mouse 🐭, great for vocabulary and storytelling.

<iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" title="SUSANITA TIENE UN RATON" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" xml="lang" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UGO2vBsdoK4?feature=oembed" width="256" height="144.64" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

**🐈*El gato que está triste y azul***– A classic song about a sad blue cat 🐱💙, beloved across Spanish-speaking countries for its catchy tune and emotional lyrics.

<iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;" title="Roberto Carlos - Un Gato en la Oscuridad (Lyric Video)" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" xml="lang" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LAsl_XF2qIg?feature=oembed" width="256" height="144.64" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

 🎧 **Tip:** Try listening to these songs while reading the lyrics to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary. You can find them on YouTube or your favourite music platform!

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### 💚 Final thoughts

Learning about animals in Spanish is not only fun but also an important step in improving your language skills. 🐾 Whether you're talking about your **pets**, describing **wild animals**, or just having a chat with a Spanish speaker, knowing the **right words** can make a big difference. 🌟

### Time to practice! 🏆

Animal Names in Spanish Quiz

## 🐾🇪🇸 Interactive Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Animal Names in Spanish!

Put your knowledge of animals in Spanish to the test with this fun and interactive quiz! Answer the questions below and find out how well you know animal vocabulary in Spanish. Let's see if you can get a perfect score! 🎉

1\. What is the Spanish word for "turtle"?

 A) Tortuga  B) Rana  C) Loro  D) Serpiente

2\. Which animal is "mariposa" in Spanish?

 A) Butterfly  B) Bee  C) Ant  D) Spider

3\. How do you say "frog" in Spanish?

 A) Araña  B) Delfín  C) Rana  D) Águila

4\. What does "loro" mean in Spanish?

 A) Parrot  B) Dolphin  C) Eagle  D) Snake

5\. How do you say "bee" in Spanish?

 A) Hormiga  B) Serpiente  C) Abeja  D) Tortuga

6\. Which animal is "delfín" in Spanish?

 A) Spider  B) Dolphin  C) Ant  D) Butterfly

7\. What is the Spanish word for "ant"?

 A) Hormiga  B) Rana  C) Araña  D) Abeja

8\. What is the Spanish word for "snake"?

 A) Tortuga  B) Loro  C) Serpiente  D) Delfín

9\. What is "araña" in Spanish?

 A) Bee  B) Frog  C) Spider  D) Eagle

10\. How do you say "eagle" in Spanish?

 A) Águila  B) Mariposa  C) Loro  D) Hormiga

✅ Check your answers

 

 

Now you’re ready to name all your favourite animals in Spanish!

 💬 What’s the first animal you’ll talk about in Spanish? Do you have any pets? What are their names? Can you describe them in Spanish?

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