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    Araña (en. Spider)

    /aˈɾaɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Arthropod of the class Arachnida with eight legs.
    The spider weaves its web to catch insects.
    La araña teje su tela para cazar insectos.
    Colloquial name to refer to someone who is shy or who hides.
    That spider does not dare to leave the house.
    Esa araña no se atreve a salir de casa.
    A design or pattern in the shape of a spider web.
    The dress has a very fun spider print.
    El vestido tiene un estampado de arañas muy divertido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aranea', which means 'spider', related to 'araneus' which means 'of the spider'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see a spider
    It means to see an opportunity or a problem that arises.
    ver una araña
    to make webs
    It is used to refer to something that is not used or that is passed over due to inactivity.
    hacer telarañas
    to be like a spider
    Description of someone who is lurking, waiting for their chance.
    ser como una araña

    Related Words

    arachnid
    Class of animals that includes spiders, scorpions, and mites.
    arácnido
    spiderweb
    Structure that the spider weaves to catch prey.
    telaraña
    spider leather
    Term used in fashion to refer to a type of fabric that mimics the appearance of spider webs.
    cuero de araña

    Slang Meanings

    Cunning or deceitful person.
    Don't trust him, he is a real spider.
    No confíes en él, es una verdadera araña.
    Someone who stays home without socializing.
    Since the pandemic started, he has become a spider.
    Desde que empezó la pandemia, se ha vuelto una araña.
    In some contexts, it can refer to a very thin woman.
    Look at that girl, she looks like a spider.
    Mira a esa chica, parece una araña.