Usage Note
Araña also names a chandelier (araña de techo) because of its branching arms resembling spider legs. The adjective arácnido covers the broader class. Don't confuse with araño (scratch) — a common spelling slip.
Examples
"Una araña tejió su tela en el rincón."
Natural Translation
A spider wove its web in the corner.
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