hydra
BrE /ˈhaɪdrə/ AmE /ˈhaɪdrə/
noun en → es
a many-headed monster in Greek mythology that could grow two heads for every one it lost
hidra (de la mitología griega)
Collocations Greek mythological hydra
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The Hydra was a creature with many heads.
La Hidra era una criatura con muchos cabezas.
a type of small animal that lives in water and can grow back parts of its body if they are damaged or cut off
hidra (del reino animal)
Collocations freshwater hydra
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Hydras can survive in a wide range of water conditions.
Las hidras pueden sobrevivir en una amplia gama de condiciones acuáticas.
a company or organization that has many different parts and is difficult to control because of its size
organización o empresa con muchos departamentos
Collocations corporate hydra
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The company is a corporate hydra with many divisions.
La empresa es una organización con muchos departamentos.
a large and complex project or task that involves many people and takes a long time to complete
proyecto o tarea compleja y grande
Collocations major hydra
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The project is a major hydra that will take years to complete.
El proyecto es una tarea compleja que llevará años completar.