This is the 12265th most frequent Spanish word.
lagartija
Small lizard.
Used to refer to a small lizard, commonly seen in gardens or similar areas.
Vi una lagartija en el jardín mientras regaba las plantas.
I saw a lizard in the garden while watering the plants.
Used in Latin America as a slang term for 'push-ups' during exercises.
Hago lagartijas en el parque para mantenerme en forma.
I do push-ups in the park to stay fit.
Used to signify the symbolic or metaphorical meaning of a lizard.