Spanish Word · Intermediate
cuaño
squirrel
Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɲo/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "squirrel".
Example
Como tonas se mencionan tigre, león, sapo, rana, iguana, cuaño (ardilla), tejón, escorpión, culebra, marta, perro, gato, vaca, burro, caballo, puerco, mula, etc.
As tonas [animal companions] are mentioned the jaguar, cougar, toad, frog, iguana, cuaño (squirrel), coati, beaded lizard, snake, kinkajou, dog, cat, cow, donkey, horse, pig, mule
Practice tips
- Practice cuaño out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.