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Explore our complete list of animal names in Spanish that start with A. From the mighty águila (eagle) to the industrious abeja (bee), this list includes pronunciation and example sentences to help you master this essential vocabulary.

Abeja – Bee in Spanish

• La abeja zumba alrededor de las flores.
• The bee buzzes around the flowers.

Águila – Eagle in Spanish

• El águila vuela alto en el cielo.
• The eagle flies high in the sky.

Alce – Moose/Elk in Spanish

• El alce tiene cuernos grandes.
• The elk has large antlers.

Almeja – Clam in Spanish

• La almeja se entierra en la arena del mar.
• The clam buries itself in the sand of the sea.

Alondra – Lark in Spanish

• La alondra canta hermosamente en la mañana.
• The lark sings beautifully in the morning.

Alpaca – Alpaca in Spanish

• La alpaca produce lana suave.
• The alpaca produces soft wool.

Anchoa – Anchovy in Spanish

• La anchoa es un pequeño pez salado.
• The anchovy is a small, salty fish.

Anguila – Eel in Spanish

• La anguila nada ágilmente en el agua.
• The eel swims agilely in the water.

Antílope – Antelope in Spanish

• El antílope corre velozmente por la pradera.
• The antelope runs swiftly across the meadow.

Araña – Spider in Spanish

• La araña teje una telaraña en la esquina.
• The spider weaves a web in the corner.

Ardilla – Squirrel in Spanish

• La ardilla salta de rama en rama.
• The squirrel jumps from branch to branch.

Arenque – Herring in Spanish

• El arenque es un pez común en aguas frías.
• The herring is a common fish in cold waters.

Armadillo – Armadillo in Spanish

• El armadillo tiene un caparazón fuerte.
• The armadillo has a strong shell.

Atún – Tuna in Spanish

• El atún nada rápidamente en el océano.
• The tuna swims quickly in the ocean.

Avestruz – Ostrich in Spanish

• El avestruz corre velozmente en la llanura.
• The ostrich runs swiftly on the plain.

Avispa – Wasp in Spanish

• La avispa zumba alrededor del jardín.
• English: The wasp buzzes around the garden.

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