shark in Spanish

shark in Spanish is tiburón, escualo — shark means a large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

shark in Spanish

tiburón

noun

escualo

noun

What does "shark" mean?

noun A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.
"The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef."
noun A person who ruthlessly exploits or cheats others, especially in business or money matters.
"Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure."
noun Someone who is extremely skilled at a competitive game, especially one who hides that skill to win money (e.g. a pool shark).
"Nobody wanted to play cards with her because she was a known shark."
verb To swindle or cheat someone out of money.
"He was sharked out of his savings by a fake investment scheme."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

shark in a sentence

The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef.
A great white shark was spotted just off the coast.
Be careful with that dealer; he's a shark who overcharges anyone who seems unsure.
The company was accused of acting like a loan shark, charging desperate borrowers extreme interest.

Similar words in Spanish

cheat extortionist predator swindler

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shark" in Spanish?

"shark" in Spanish is tiburón, escualo. shark means: A large predatory fish with a skeleton made of cartilage rather than bone, known for its rows of sharp teeth.

How do you use "shark" in a sentence?

Example: "The diver watched a shark glide silently past the reef." In Spanish, "shark" is tiburón, escualo.

Are there other ways to say "shark" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "shark": tiburón, escualo.

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