Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Beaver in Spanish
Castor · noun · kahs-TOHR
The Spanish word for beaver is 'castor,' a masculine noun used across all Spanish-speaking regions to refer to the dam-building rodent.
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El castor construyó una presa en el río.
The beaver built a dam in the river.
Beaver in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for beaver, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| castor | beaver | kahs-TOHR | Default, widely understood |
| el castor | beaver | Universal (masculine noun) |
How Native Speakers Use Castor
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Describing habitat
Los castores viven cerca de ríos y arroyos.
Beavers live near rivers and streams.
Talking about where beavers are found in nature.
Observing behavior
Ese castor está cortando un árbol con sus dientes.
That beaver is cutting down a tree with its teeth.
Pointing out a beaver's characteristic activity.
Wildlife documentary
El castor es un animal muy trabajador que modifica su entorno.
The beaver is a very hard-working animal that modifies its environment.
Explaining beaver ecology in an educational setting.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Castor
Gender confusion
Incorrect: La castor construyó una presa.
Correct: El castor construyó una presa.
'Castor' is a masculine noun in Spanish, so it takes the article 'el,' not 'la,' regardless of the animal's biological sex.
Spelling error
Incorrect: El cástor vive en el bosque.
Correct: El castor vive en el bosque.
'Castor' does not carry a written accent. The stress naturally falls on the last syllable, following standard Spanish stress rules for words ending in a consonant.
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Common Questions About Beaver in Spanish
- Is 'castor' the same word used for the castor oil plant?
- The animal castor and the castor oil plant are unrelated in Spanish. Castor oil is aceite de ricino — the animal word derives from Latin castor, while the oil comes from the plant genus Ricinus.
- Are beavers found in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Beavers are not native to Spanish-speaking countries, but an invasive population of North American beavers exists in southern Argentina and Chile. The word 'castor' is still well understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
- How do I say 'beaver dam' in Spanish?
- A beaver dam is called 'presa de castor' or 'dique de castor' in Spanish. 'Presa' and 'dique' both mean dam, with 'presa' being more common in this wildlife context.