How to Say "wild animals" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wild animals” is “salvajes” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
referring to undomesticated beasts
Examples
El zoológico tiene una sección dedicada a los salvajes africanos.
The zoo has a section dedicated to the African wild animals.
Los exploradores fueron capturados por un grupo de salvajes.
The explorers were captured by a group of savages.
Adjective or Noun?
When 'salvajes' is used as a noun, it usually follows a definite article (like 'los' or 'unos') and refers directly to the people or animals themselves, not just their quality.
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