How to Say "serpent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “serpent” is “serpiente” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
Literary or biblical context
Examples
La serpiente se deslizó silenciosamente entre las rocas.
The snake slid silently between the rocks.
Debemos tener cuidado, hay serpientes venenosas en este bosque.
We must be careful, there are poisonous snakes in this forest.
Always Feminine
Even if you are talking about a male snake, 'serpiente' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una'.
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