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How to Say Walrus in Spanish: Morsa
Morsa · noun (feminine) · MOHR-sah
Walrus in Spanish is morsa (la morsa). This refers to the large Arctic pinniped known for its tusks and whiskers. The word morsa comes from the Scandinavian languages via Portuguese.
MOHR-sah
Vimos una morsa enorme descansando sobre el hielo.
We saw a huge walrus resting on the ice.
Walrus in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for walrus, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| morsa | walrus | MOHR-sah | Default, widely understood |
| vaca marina | walrus | archaic/literary |
How Native Speakers Use Morsa
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Nature documentary
Las morsas pueden pesar más de una tonelada.
Walruses can weigh more than one ton.
Morsa is the only standard word for walrus across all Spanish-speaking countries.
At the zoo
A los niños les encantó ver a la morsa en el acuario.
The kids loved seeing the walrus at the aquarium.
Morsa is feminine regardless of the animal's sex: la morsa macho (male walrus).
Biology class
Los colmillos de la morsa pueden medir hasta un metro de largo.
A walrus's tusks can measure up to one meter long.
Colmillos (tusks/fangs) is the word for the walrus's distinctive ivory tusks.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Morsa
Confusing morsa with foca
Incorrect: La morsa no tiene colmillos.
Correct: La foca no tiene colmillos. / La morsa sí tiene colmillos.
A morsa (walrus) has tusks; a foca (seal) does not. They are different animals despite both being pinnipeds.
Wrong gender
Incorrect: El morsa estaba en la playa.
Correct: La morsa estaba en la playa.
Morsa is always feminine (la morsa), even when referring to a male walrus.
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Common Questions About Walrus in Spanish
- How do you say walrus in Spanish?
- Walrus is morsa (la morsa). The plural is morsas. It refers to the large tusked marine mammal of the Arctic.
- Is morsa masculine or feminine?
- Morsa is always feminine (la morsa). To specify sex, say la morsa macho or la morsa hembra.
- What is the difference between morsa and foca?
- A morsa (walrus) is much larger, has prominent tusks, and lives in Arctic waters. A foca (seal) is smaller, has no tusks, and is found in many ocean regions.