creature

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkriːtʃə/ AmE /ˈkritʃər/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL/BEING [singular] B1

an animal, especially one that is strange or frightening

criatura, animal extraño o temible

  • a creature

Collocations strange creature · frightening creature

  • The children were frightened by the strange creatures in the story.

    Los niños se asustaron por las criaturas extrañas en la historia.

2 PERSON [singular] B1

a person, especially one who is unpleasant or strange

persona, individuo

  • a creature

Collocations unpleasant creature · strange creature

  • He's a real creature, always making trouble.

    Es un verdadero ser molesto, siempre causando problemas.

1 MYTHICAL [singular] B2

a mythical or imaginary animal or being

criatura mítica o imaginaria

  • a creature

Collocations mythical creature · imaginary creature

  • The unicorn is a mythical creature in many cultures.

    El unicornio es una criatura mítica en muchas culturas.

2 LIVING THING [singular] B1

any living thing, especially an animal or person

ser vivo, criatura

  • a creature

Collocations living creature · sentient creature

  • All creatures are entitled to respect and kindness.

    Todas las criaturas merecen respeto y amabilidad.