The word Animal in English is the same in Spanish.
The English word "animals" translates to Spanish "animales". The singular is "animal".
el zorrillo
For the animal it is: tejón
The word "elephant" in Spanish is elefante.
The Spanish word "topo" translates to "mole" in English.
Mascota means "Pet" (as in the animal).
The Spanish word "fauna" translates to "wildlife" or "animals" in English. It refers to the animal life found in a specific region or environment.
perezoso = sloth (the animal), and a slothful person. Pereza = sloth (the act of sloth or the mortal sin)
it could be the animal or fire
The animal gorilla is spelled gorila. The warfare is guerrilla.
The word Raton is Spanish for Mouse (Computer) or Rat (The animal).
"Cerdo" is a word for "pig."