crocodile

BrE /ˈkrɒkədɪl/ AmE /ˈkrɑːkədɪl/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B1

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

  • The crocodile was basking in the sun.

    El cocodrilo estaba tomando el sol.

2 FIGURATIVE [singular] B2

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

  • He is a real crocodile when it comes to money.

    Es un verdadero cocodrilo cuando se trata de dinero.