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dragón

dra-GOHN

nounmA2

dragon?mythological creature

Also:dragon?large lizard, e.g., Komodo dragon,dragoon?historical military term (less common)

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

Even though this word ends in '-ón', it is always masculine. You must use the masculine article 'el' or 'un' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Feminine Form

Mistake: "Using 'la dragona' to refer to a female dragon."

Correction: While 'dragona' exists, it often refers to a historical soldier's wife or is used humorously. In fantasy, 'el dragón' is often used for both male and female creatures, or you might specify 'el dragón hembra' (the female dragon).

⭐ Usage Tips

Figurative Use

Sometimes, 'dragón' can be used informally to describe a very angry, fierce, or protective person, similar to saying 'a beast' in English.

✏️ 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

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).