What is the Spanish word for "eel"?

Learn how to say "eel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

eel

Spanish

anguila

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Examples of how to use "eel" in Spanish

English
An electric eel can produce a powerful shock.
Spanish
Una anguila eléctrica puede producir una descarga potente.
English
The fisherman caught a slippery eel today.
Spanish
El pescador atrapó una anguila resbaladiza hoy.
English
I saw an eel hiding under the rock.
Spanish
Vi una anguila escondiéndose debajo de la roca.
English
She cooked grilled eel for dinner last night.
Spanish
Ella cocinó anguila a la parrilla para la cena anoche.
English
A curious child touched the small eel carefully.
Spanish
Un niño curioso tocó la pequeña anguila con cuidado.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "eel" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
An electric eel can produce a powerful shock.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "eel"? | Habladoo