elephant
BrE /ˈelɪfənt/ AmE /ˈɛləfənt/
noun en → es
a large grey animal with a long nose and a curved trunk, used in Asia for carrying people or things
elefante
Collocations an elephant's memory
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The elephant is a symbol of wisdom.
El elefante es un símbolo de sabiduría.
to say that someone or something is like an elephant, especially because they are large and difficult to move or change
ser como un elefante
Collocations like a herd of elephants
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The car was as big as an elephant.
El coche era tan grande como un elefante.
a very large and difficult problem or situation that is hard to deal with
problema enorme, dificultad grande
Collocations an elephant in the room
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We need to address this elephant in the room.
Necesitamos abordar este problema enorme.
Idioms
el elefante blanco
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This project is a real white elephant.
Este proyecto es un auténtico elefante blanco.
montar en el elefante, subirse al elefante
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He decided to ride the elephant and take on the challenge.
Decidió montarse en el elefante y enfrentar el desafío.