How to Say "sugar skull" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sugar skull” is “calavera” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El pirata tenía una calavera en su bandera.
The pirate had a skull on his flag.
Compré una calavera de azúcar con mi nombre.
I bought a sugar skull with my name on it.
Escribimos una calavera literaria para el profesor.
We wrote a funny commemorative poem for the teacher.
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a body part that everyone has, 'calavera' is always a feminine word. You always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Calavera vs. Cráneo
Use 'calavera' for symbols, skeletons, and art. Use 'cráneo' when you are talking about biology or medicine.
Confusing with 'calavera' as a person
Mistake: “El calavera de azúcar.”
Correction: La calavera de azúcar. When talking about the object, it is always feminine.
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