What is the Spanish word for "jellyfish"?

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

English

jellyfish

Spanish

medusa

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Alternative translations of "jellyfish"

aguaviva

Examples of how to use "jellyfish" in Spanish

English
A large jellyfish floated near the shore.
Spanish
Una medusa grande flotaba cerca de la orilla.
English
A jellyfish floated near the sandy shore.
Spanish
Una medusa flotaba cerca de la orilla arenosa.
English
We saw a glowing jellyfish during snorkeling.
Spanish
Vimos una medusa luminosa durante el snorkel.
English
The child pointed at a jellyfish in aquarium.
Spanish
El niño señaló una medusa en el acuario.
English
Be careful; that jellyfish can sting swimmers.
Spanish
Ten cuidado; esa medusa puede picar a los nadadores.

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