How to Say "folktale" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “folktale” is “leyenda” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
story passed down through generations
Examples
La leyenda de El Dorado es muy popular en Sudamérica.
The legend of El Dorado is very popular in South America.
Mi abuela siempre nos contaba leyendas de la selva.
My grandmother always told us legends of the jungle.
Always Feminine
Even though 'leyenda' doesn't end in -a in the singular, it is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la leyenda' or 'una leyenda'.
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