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    Arañas (en. Spiders)

    /aˈɾaɲas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Arthropods belonging to the order Araneae, characterized by having a body divided into two parts and eight legs.
    Spiders hunt insects for food.
    Las arañas cazan insectos para alimentarse.
    Creators of webs, which they use to catch their prey.
    The spider weaves a web in the corner of the room.
    La araña teje una telaraña en la esquina de la habitación.
    They can be venomous, and some are considered dangerous to humans.
    The black widow is one of the most venomous spiders.
    La viuda negra es una de las arañas más venenosas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aranea', which means web.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be afraid of spiders
    To feel intense fear towards spiders.
    tenerle miedo a las arañas
    like a spider
    An expression that refers to being in a complicated or tangled situation.
    como una araña

    Related Words

    arachnid
    A group of animals that includes spiders, scorpions, and ticks.
    arácnido
    web
    Structure made by spiders for hunting.
    telaraña
    poison
    Substance that some spiders use to weaken their prey.
    veneno

    Slang Meanings

    little spiders
    That's what we affectionately call the little spiders.
    Así les decimos cariñosamente a las pequeñas arañas.
    panic
    When I see a spider, I get a panic.
    Cuando veo una araña, me entra un panicat.