How to Say "dragon" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dragon” is “dragón” — A2 level.
Examples
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.
Always Masculine
Even though this word ends in '-ón', it is always masculine. You must use the masculine article 'el' or 'un' with it.
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).
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