Translation of Spanish word "lengua" to English
lengua
/ˈleŋɣwa/
Meaning
NounThe tongue of an animal, or a language.
How to use
Lengua ('tongue / language') is feminine. Lengua materna — Mother tongue. Lengua de signos — Sign language.
🇬🇧 English
tongue
Example
La lengua española es una de las más habladas en el mundo.
Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world.
La lengua de los animales es un tema de estudio en la biología.
The language of animals is a topic of study in biology.
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Common phrases
- lengua materna— mother tongue
- lengua de trapo— lisp / toddler speech
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What does the Spanish word "lengua" mean?▼
The Spanish word "lengua" means "tongue" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La lengua española es una de las más habladas en el mundo." (which translates as "Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world.").
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