What is the Spanish word for "skunk"?

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

English

skunk

Spanish

mofeta

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Alternative translations of "skunk"

zorrillo

Examples of how to use "skunk" in Spanish

English
A skunk can spray a foul-smelling liquid.
Spanish
Una mofeta puede rociar un líquido de olor desagradable.
English
A skunk crossed the quiet country road.
Spanish
Una mofeta cruzó la tranquila carretera del campo.
English
Did you see the skunk last night?
Spanish
¿Viste a la mofeta anoche?
English
Never feed a skunk wild food.
Spanish
Nunca alimentes a una mofeta con comida silvestre.
English
Keep your distance from that skunk.
Spanish
Mantén tu distancia de esa mofeta.

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