Animal Names Starting With C in Spanish

By SpanishGram

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Are you learning Spanish and want to expand your vocabulary? Animals are a great place to start! In this page, we’ll explore animal names beginning with “C” in Spanish from household pets to exotic wildlife, you’ll discover new words to boost your language skills.

Caballito de mar – Seahorse in Spanish

El caballito de mar es una criatura marina fascinante. (The seahorse is a fascinating marine creature.)


Caballo – Horse in Spanish

El caballo corre rápidamente en el prado. (The horse runs quickly in the meadow.)


Cabra – Goat in Spanish

La cabra pasta en el campo. (The goat grazes in the field.)


Cacatúa – Cockatoo in Spanish

La cacatúa es un loro tropical con una cresta distintiva. (The cockatoo is a tropical parrot with a distinctive crest.)


Caimán – Alligator/Caiman in Spanish

El caimán vive en zonas pantanosas. (The alligator lives in swampy areas.)


Calamar – Squid in Spanish

El calamar es una delicia en la cocina mediterránea. (Squid is a delicacy in Mediterranean cuisine.)


Camaleón – Chameleon in Spanish

El camaleón cambia de color para camuflarse. (The chameleon changes color to camouflage itself.)


Camarón/Gamba – Shrimp in Spanish

El camarón es un marisco sabroso. (Shrimp is a tasty seafood.)


Camello – Camel in Spanish

El camello es conocido por su resistencia en el desierto. (The camel is known for its endurance in the desert.)


Canario – Canary in Spanish

El canario canta melodiosamente en su jaula. (The canary sings melodiously in its cage.)

Cangrejo – Crab in Spanish

El cangrejo se mueve de lado a lado. (The crab moves from side to side.)


Canguro – Kangaroo in Spanish

El canguro tiene saltos largos y poderosos. (The kangaroo has long and powerful jumps.)


Capibara – Capybara in Spanish

La capibara es el roedor más grande del mundo. (The capybara is the largest rodent in the world.)


Caracol – Snail in Spanish

El caracol se desplaza lentamente por el jardín. (The snail moves slowly through the garden.)


Castor – Beaver in Spanish

El castor construye represas en los ríos. (The beaver builds dams in rivers.)


Cebra – Zebra in Spanish

La cebra tiene un pelaje a rayas blanco y negro. (The zebra has black and white striped fur.)


Cerdo – Pig in Spanish

El cerdo disfruta revolcándose en el lodo. (The pig enjoys rolling in the mud.)


Chacal – Jackal in Spanish

El chacal es un depredador astuto en la sabana. (The jackal is a cunning predator in the savanna.)


Chimpancé – Chimpanzee in Spanish

El chimpancé comparte similitudes genéticas con los humanos. (The chimpanzee shares genetic similarities with humans.)


Chinche – Bedbug in Spanish

La chinche es una plaga doméstica molesta. (The bedbug is an annoying household pest.)


Ciempiés – Centipede in Spanish

El ciempiés tiene muchas patas y es ágil. (The centipede has many legs and is agile.)


Ciervo/Venado – Deer in Spanish

El ciervo pasta en el bosque. (The deer grazes in the forest.)


Cigüeña – Stork in Spanish

La cigüeña construye nidos grandes en lugares altos. (The stork builds large nests in high places.)


Cisne – Swan in Spanish

El cisne nada con elegancia en el lago. (The swan swims gracefully in the lake.)


Cobra – Cobra in Spanish

La cobra es una serpiente venenosa. (The cobra is a venomous snake.)


Cocodrilo – Crocodile in Spanish

El cocodrilo acecha en el agua. (The crocodile lurks in the water.)


Codorniz – Quail in Spanish

La codorniz es una ave pequeña con carne sabrosa. (The quail is a small bird with tasty meat.)


Colibrí – Hummingbird in Spanish

El colibrí revolotea alrededor de las flores. (The hummingbird flutters around the flowers.)


Comadreja – Weasel in Spanish

La comadreja es un depredador ágil. (The weasel is an agile predator.)


Cóndor – Condor in Spanish

El cóndor es una majestuosa ave rapaz. (The condor is a majestic bird of prey.)


Conejillo de Indias/Cobaya – Guinea pig in Spanish

El conejillo de Indias es una mascota popular. (The guinea pig is a popular pet.)


Conejo – Rabbit in Spanish

El conejo salta por el campo. (The rabbit hops through the field.)


Coyote – Coyote in Spanish

El coyote aúlla en la noche. (The coyote howls at night.)


Cucaracha – Cockroach in Spanish

La cucaracha es una plaga común en las ciudades. (The cockroach is a common pest in cities.)


Cuco – Cuckoo in Spanish

El cuco anuncia la llegada de la primavera con su canto. (The cuckoo announces the arrival of spring with its song.)


Cuervo – Crow/Raven in Spanish

El cuervo es un pájaro inteligente con plumaje negro. (The crow is an intelligent bird with black plumage.)