Animal actions vocabulary in Spanish covering common verbs and phrases for describing what animals do, with example sentences.
This lesson introduces Spanish vocabulary for common animal actions. You’ll learn how to describe what animals do using simple verbs and example sentences. This foundation helps you talk about animal behavior naturally in Spanish.
How to Use Animal Action Verbs in Spanish
Animal action verbs appear in their infinitive form (ending in -ar, -er, or -ir) and then change (“conjugate”) to match the subject and tense. For example:
- “El gato come” = The cat eats
- “Los perros corren” = The dogs run
In Spanish, the subject (like “el gato”) can be included or omitted because the verb ending shows who is doing the action.
Animal Action Vocabulary
Here are 10 common animal action verbs in Spanish, with example sentences for each:
| Spanish Verb | English Verb | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| amar | to love | El perro ama a su dueño. | The dog loves its owner. |
| correr | to run | Los caballos corren rápido. | The horses run fast. |
| dormir | to sleep | El gato duerme todo el día. | The cat sleeps all day. |
| comer | to eat | Las aves comen semillas. | The birds eat seeds. |
| nadar | to swim | Los peces nadan en el agua. | The fish swim in the water. |
| saltar | to jump | El conejo salta alto. | The rabbit jumps high. |
| volar | to fly | Las águilas vuelan en el cielo. | The eagles fly in the sky. |
| escuchar | to listen | El perro escucha atentamente. | The dog listens carefully. |
| esconderse | to hide | La serpiente se esconde entre las hojas. | The snake hides among the leaves. |
| caminar | to walk | Los elefantes caminan lentamente. | The elephants walk slowly. |
Using Animal Action Phrases
To describe more specific behaviors, you can add details:
- con cuidado (carefully)
- rápidamente (quickly)
- en el agua (in the water)
- por la noche (at night)
For example:
- “Los gatos caminan con cuidado.” = The cats walk carefully.
- “Los peces nadan rápidamente.” = The fish swim quickly.
In the sentence 'Los gatos caminan con cuidado,' what does 'con cuidado' describe?
how the cats walk
'Con cuidado' describes the manner of walking—it means the cats walk carefully.
Summary
This lesson covers:
- essential Spanish verbs for common animal actions
- How to use simple subject-verb sentences (e.g., “El perro come”)
- Adding adverbs and phrases to describe actions in more detail
Practicing these verbs helps you talk confidently about animals in Spanish.
How many Spanish animal action verbs are introduced in this lesson?
10
The lesson introduces 10 essential animal action verbs in Spanish.
Flashcards (1 of 10)
- English Verb: to love
- English Example: The dog loves its owner.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
