What is the Spanish word for "lizard"?

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

English

lizard

Spanish

lagartija

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Alternative translations of "lizard"

lagarto

Examples of how to use "lizard" in Spanish

English
A small lizard was sunbathing on a rock.
Spanish
Una pequeña lagartija tomaba el sol sobre una roca.
English
A small lizard rested on the warm rock.
Spanish
Una pequeña lagartija descansaba sobre la roca cálida.
English
I saw a green lizard near the garden.
Spanish
Vi una lagartija verde cerca del jardín.
English
The child gently held the tiny lizard.
Spanish
La niña sostuvo suavemente la diminuta lagartija.
English
A lizard quickly darted across the path.
Spanish
Una lagartija se cruzó rápidamente por el camino.

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