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English to Spanish Dictionary

turtle Meaning in Spanish (turtle significado en español)

tortuga
tortuga in English:turtle
Phonetic:torˈtuɣa
Plural: turtles
Gender:Femenino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de turtle en español es tortuga. (Reptil de movimientos lentos, encerrado en un caparazón duro, que vive en tierra, agua dulce o en el mar.)

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Turtle visual illustration - Meaning in Spanish (tortuga)
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Definitions of Turtle

  1. 1
    noun
    tortuga

    A slow-moving reptile, encased in a hard shell, that lives on land, in fresh water, or in the sea.

    Reptil de movimientos lentos, encerrado en un caparazón duro, que vive en tierra, agua dulce o en el mar.

Example Sentences

casual

“The turtle slowly made its way to the pond.”

La tortuga avanzó lentamente hacia el estanque.

general

“Many species of sea turtles are endangered.”

Muchas especies de tortugas marinas están en peligro de extinción.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

galápago

In English:

tortoiseterrapin

Inflected Word Forms

present participleturtling
pluralturtles

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

turtle neckcollocation

A high, close-fitting collar on a garment.

turn turtleidiom

To capsize or overturn, especially of a boat.