lizard

a small reptile with a long tail and usually four legs, that lives in warm places

lagartija, lagarto

Collocations pet lizard · wild lizard

• The garden is full of lizards.

  El jardín está lleno de lagartijas.

a person who is very quick and clever, especially at avoiding difficult situations or problems

serpiente, reptil (figurativo)

Collocations political lizard · office lizard

• He's a real political lizard, always avoiding responsibility.

  Es un verdadero reptil político, siempre evitando la responsabilidad.