How to Say "crocodilian" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crocodilian” is “caimán” — A2 level.
Examples
Vimos un caimán tomando el sol en la orilla del río.
We saw a caiman sunbathing on the riverbank.
La piel de caimán es conocida por su dureza y textura única.
Caiman skin is known for its toughness and unique texture.
A diferencia de los cocodrilos, los caimanes suelen ser más pequeños.
Unlike crocodiles, caimans are usually smaller.
One Gender for Both Sexes
This word is always masculine. To talk about a female caiman, you don't change the ending; you just add the word for female: 'el caimán hembra'.
Plural Spelling Change
When you make it plural, the accent mark on the 'a' disappears: one 'caimán', two 'caimanes'.
The 'La' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'la caimán' to refer to a female.”
Correction: Always use 'el caimán'. If you need to specify it is female, say 'el caimán hembra'.
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