araña
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “araña” mean in English?
spider
Example sentences
Tengo miedo de las arañas.
I'm afraid of spiders.
Hay una araña en la pared.
There's a spider on the wall.
La araña teje su tela.
The spider weaves its web.
How to use it
Araña means 'spider' (feminine — la araña). The ñ is essential. Plural arañas.
Common mistake
Pronounce ñ like 'ny' in 'canyon': 'a-RA-nya', not 'a-RA-na'. The tilde on the n is non-negotiable.