dragón

dra-GOHNdɾaˈɣon

“dragón” means “dragon” in Spanish (mythological creature).

dragon

Also: dragon, dragoon

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📝 In Action

El caballero intentó derrotar al dragón que custodiaba el castillo.

The knight tried to defeat the dragon guarding the castle.

En la mitología china, el dragón representa buena suerte y poder.

In Chinese mythology, the dragon represents good luck and power.

Fuimos al zoológico a ver al dragón de Komodo.

We went to the zoo to see the Komodo dragon.

Word Connections

Synonyms

serpiente alada (winged serpent)
monstruo (monster)

Common Collocations

aliento de dragón – dragon's breath
cueva del dragón – dragon's cave

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "dragón" in Spanish:

dragon→dragoon→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: dragón

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the correct way to describe a very large, red mythological creature?

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👥 Word Family▼

dragoncillo(little dragon (diminutive)) — Noun

dragona(female dragoon (soldier); fierce woman) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

cancióncorazónrazón

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Ancient Greek word 'drákōn,' which meant 'a large serpent' or 'sea serpent.' It passed through Latin before arriving in Spanish, always keeping the meaning of a fearsome, often winged, reptile.

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: dragonFrench: dragonPortuguese: dragão

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'dragón' only refer to the mythical creature?

No, it also refers to certain large lizards in the real world, such as the 'dragón de Komodo' (Komodo dragon). Context will make the meaning clear.

Is there a specific word for a female dragon?

Usually, Spanish speakers just use 'el dragón' for both genders in fantasy. If you need to be specific, you can say 'el dragón hembra' (the female dragon).