crocodile
BrE /ˈkrɒkədɪl/ AmE /ˈkrɑːkədɪl/
noun en → es
a large reptile with a long snout and sharp teeth that lives in or near rivers, lakes, and swamps
cocodrilo
Collocations crocodile skin · a crocodile's teeth
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The crocodile was basking in the sun.
El cocodrilo estaba tomando el sol.
used to describe a person who is greedy or cruel, like a crocodile
cruel y codicioso (como un cocodrilo)
Collocations crocodile tears · a crocodile's heart
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He is a real crocodile when it comes to money.
Es un verdadero cocodrilo cuando se trata de dinero.