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elefantes

eh-leh-FAHN-tehseleˈfantes

“elefantes” means “elephants” in Spanish (large land mammals with trunks and tusks).

elephantsAlso: white elephants

NounmA1
Two large grey elephants standing together in a grassy savanna with small trees in the background.

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Los elefantes son conocidos por su gran inteligencia.

A1

Elephants are known for their great intelligence.

Vimos una manada de elefantes en el parque nacional.

A2

We saw a herd of elephants in the national park.

Esos edificios abandonados son elefantes blancos.

B2

Those abandoned buildings are white elephants (useless and expensive).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • paquidermos (pachyderms (thick-skinned animals))

Common Collocations

  • manada de elefantes – herd of elephants
  • elefante marino – elephant seal
  • trompa de elefante – elephant trunk

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener memoria de elefante – to have an amazing memory

Vocabulary Collections

Animals

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Words that translate to "elefantes" in Spanish:

elephantswhite elephants

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Quick Quiz: elefantes

Question 1 of 2

If you see a group of 10 elephants, what should you call them?

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👥 Word Family
elefante(elephant (singular)) — Noun
elefanta(female elephant) — Noun
elefantito(little elephant) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
antesgigantesguantes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'elephantus,' which came from a Greek word that originally meant 'ivory.' Over time, it became the name for the animal itself.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: elephantsFrench: éléphantsItalian: elefanti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a female version of this word?

Yes! While 'los elefantes' is used for a general group, you can use 'las elefantas' specifically if you are talking about a group of only female elephants.

Does 'elefantes' change if I'm in Mexico vs. Spain?

No, this word is the same across all Spanish-speaking countries.