octopus

BrE /ˈɒktəpəs/ AmE /ˈɑːktəpəs/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] B1

a sea animal with eight arms and a round head, which can change colour to hide itself from its enemies

calamar, pulpo

Collocations octopus tentacles

  • The octopus uses its tentacles to catch fish.

    El pulpo usa sus tentáculos para atrapar peces.

2 FOOD [singular] B1

the meat of an octopus, cooked and eaten as food

pulpo (alimento)

Collocations octopus dish

  • Octopus is a popular dish in many coastal towns.

    El pulpo es un plato popular en muchas ciudades costeras.