Arcade spelling
Spanish Word Snake.
HardSteer the snake to swallow a Spanish word's letters in spelling order — dodge the decoy letters, don't bite your own tail. Swipe, use the arrow keys, or tap the D-pad.
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How to play
- Each round shows you an English word — your job is to spell its Spanish translation by steering the snake.
- The next letter you need is highlighted with a red ring; guide the snake's head onto it to add that letter and grow.
- Decoy letters are scattered around the grid — eating one costs you a life, and you start with three.
- Finish the word to score and move on; the snake speeds up as you go. Avoid biting your own tail — that ends the game.
Spanish words you'll practice
This free Spanish game drills 7 common words. Want the meanings, examples and pronunciation? Look them up on our Spanish words pages.
Questions
Is this Spanish spelling game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to save the words to your review deck and track your best score.
How do I control the snake?
On a phone, swipe in the direction you want to turn, or tap the on-screen arrow pad. On a computer, use the arrow keys. The snake can't reverse straight back on itself.
Why spell the word letter by letter?
Collecting each letter in order drills Spanish spelling — including accents and ñ — far more deeply than just recognising a word, so it sticks in your memory.
Can I practise one topic?
Yes. Use the theme picker to draw the words from a single category — animals, food, the home and more.
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