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.

Free starter pack
Building your Spanish vocabulary?
Get the 100 most common Spanish words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.
Related Words
Explore Spanish by topic