How do you spell giraffe?

The spelling of the word giraffe has been a source of confusion ever since it was first used in the 16th century. The spelling giraffe is actually an Anglicization of the Dutch word geref, which means “to twist.” This spelling was chosen because the Dutch spelling and pronunciation of the word resembled the way the animal’s legs looked when they moved.

How to say giraffe in Spanish?

If you’ve ever traveled to South Africa you’re likely to see a giraffe in the wild and possibly even spot one at your hotel while on vacation. In English, the word giraffe refers to the tall, graceful animal that can reach up to 6.3 meters in height. When speaking Spanish, however, there are two ways to say “giraffe.” One is girafá and the other is jirafa. While they sound similar, they

What is the Spanish word for giraffe?

The correct spelling for giraffe is giroballo. This word comes from the Spanish word girar, which means “to turn”.

How to pronounce giraffe in Spanish?

The sound of giraffe is very similar to that of the word rhea. To make it easier to remember you can simply add an R sound to make the phonetic spelling giraffe. The way you can actually say it in Spanish is gira-fe.

How to spell giraffe in Spanish?

As with many animal names, spelling the word giraffe in Spanish is not so simple because of the many ways it can be written. The most common spelling is gira-fla, but you may also see gira-fla, giraffe, or even girof-lá. If you want to be sure that you spell it correctly, look it up in the Gran Enciclopedia Española and The American Heritage Dictionary.