How to Say "cricket" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “cricket” is “críquet” — use 'críquet' when referring to the bat-and-ball sport originating in England..
críquet
Examples
A los ingleses les encanta jugar al críquet en verano.
The English love to play cricket in the summer.
grillo
/GREE-yoh//ˈɡɾiʝo/
Examples
Escuché el sonido de un grillo en el jardín por la noche.
I heard the sound of a cricket in the garden at night.
Había un grillo cantando en mi habitación y no me dejaba dormir.
There was a cricket chirping in my room and it wouldn't let me sleep.
Los grillos son conocidos por el sonido que hacen con sus alas.
Crickets are known for the sound they make with their wings.
El silencio era tal que solo se escuchaba el ruidito de un grillo.
The silence was such that only the little noise of a cricket could be heard.
Always Masculine
In Spanish, the word for cricket is always 'el grillo,' even if the insect is female. You don't change the ending to -a.
Describing the Sound
To say a cricket is 'chirping,' Spanish speakers usually use the verb 'cantar' (to sing) or 'hacer cri-cri'.
Cricket the Sport
Mistake: “Using 'grillo' to refer to the British sport.”
Correction: The sport is called 'críquet.' Use 'grillo' only for the insect.
Sport vs. Insect Confusion
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