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serpientes

ser-PYEN-tes/seɾˈpjentes/

“serpientes” means “snakes” in Spanish (The animal).

snakes

Also: serpents
NounfA1
Mexico
A simple illustration showing two brightly colored snakes resting on the ground.

📝 In Action

Las serpientes tienen escamas.

A1

Snakes have scales.

Hay muchas serpientes en ese bosque, ten cuidado.

A2

There are many snakes in that forest, be careful.

En la mitología, las serpientes a menudo representan sabiduría o peligro.

B1

In mythology, serpents often represent wisdom or danger.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • culebras (snakes (general term, often non-venomous))
  • reptiles (reptiles)

Common Collocations

  • serpientes venenosas – venomous snakes
  • cazador de serpientes – snake catcher/hunter

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "serpientes" in Spanish:

serpents→snakes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: serpientes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'serpientes'?

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👥 Word Family▼
serpiente(snake (singular)) — Noun
serpentear(to wind or twist like a snake) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *serpens*, which literally meant 'creeping thing' or 'crawler,' based on the verb *serpere* (to creep).

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: serpentesFrench: serpents

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'serpientes' used figuratively, like 'snakes' in English?

Yes, absolutely. You can use 'serpientes' to describe people who are sneaky, backstabbing, or untrustworthy, just as you would use the term figuratively in English.