How to Say "wild animal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wild animal” is “fiera” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El león es una fiera muy respetada en la selva.
The lion is a very respected wild beast in the jungle.
Las fieras del circo rugían por la noche.
The circus's wild animals were roaring at night.
No te acerques a esa fiera, puede ser peligrosa.
Don't go near that beast; it can be dangerous.
Always Feminine
Even if the wild animal is male, you still use the feminine word 'la fiera' to describe it.
Fiera vs. Animal
Use 'animal' for any living creature, but use 'fiera' specifically for large, wild, or aggressive predators.
Avoid 'fiero' as a noun
Mistake: “Ese león es un fiero.”
Correction: Ese león es una fiera. While 'fiero' is a describing word (adjective), the name for the animal (noun) is always 'fiera'.
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