alligator

BrE /ˈæl.ɪɡətə/ AmE /ˈæl.ɪɡər/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B1

a large reptile with a long snout, sharp teeth, and thick scales that lives in or near water

cocodrilo americano

Collocations alligator skin

  • The alligators were basking in the sun.

    Los cocodrilos americanos estaban tomando el sol.

2 PRODUCT [singular] C1

a product made from the skin of an alligator, used for making bags, shoes, and other items

cuero de cocodrilo americano

Collocations alligator handbag

  • She bought an alligator handbag.

    Ella compró una cartera de cuero de cocodrilo americano.