fossil

BrE /ˈfɒs.əl/ AmE /ˈfɑː.səl/

noun en → es

1 FOSSIL [singular] B1

the remains or impression of a plant, animal, etc., that lived in ancient times and is preserved in rock

fósil

Collocations study fossils

  • Scientists have discovered a new fossil.

    Los científicos han descubierto un nuevo fósil.

2 ARCHAIC [singular] B2

an old-fashioned or outdated person, idea, etc.

fósil (persona o idea anticuada)

Collocations a fossil of a political system

  • He's such a fossil!

    ¡Es un fósil!