Animal Names in Spanish Starting With R

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Explore our complete list of animal names in Spanish that start with R. From the small ratón (mouse) to the large rinoceronte (rhinoceros), this list includes images and example sentences to help you master this essential vocabulary.

Rana – Frog in Spanish

• La rana salta de hoja en hoja.
• The frog jumps from leaf to leaf.

Rata – Rat in Spanish

• La rata corre rápidamente por el callejón.
• The rat runs quickly through the alley.

Ratón – Mouse  in Spanish

• El ratón se esconde en el agujero de la pared.
• The mouse hides in the wall hole.

Raya – Ray in Spanish

• La raya nada elegantemente en el océano.
• The ray swims gracefully in the ocean.

Reno – Reindeer in Spanish

• El reno tira del trineo de Santa Claus.
• The reindeer pulls Santa Claus’s sleigh.

Rinoceronte – Rhino in Spanish

• El rinoceronte se alimenta de hierbas en la sabana.
• The rhino grazes on herbs in the savanna.

Ruiseñor – Nightingale in Spanish

• El ruiseñor canta melodiosamente en el bosque.
• The nightingale sings melodiously in the forest.