oyster
BrE /ˈʌɪstə/ AmE /ˈaɪstər/
noun en → es
an animal that lives in the sea or rivers and has a rough shell with two parts. Oysters are often eaten as food.
ostión, almeja gigante
Collocations oyster farm · wild oyster
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The restaurant serves fresh oysters from the coast.
El restaurante sirve ostiones frescos de la costa.
the pearl that is produced inside an oyster or similar shellfish when a small piece of sand gets stuck in its body.
perla de ostra
Collocations oyster pearl · natural oyster pearl
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The necklace contains a rare oyster pearl.
El collar contiene una perla de ostra rara.
(figurative) someone who is quiet and does not say much, especially about their own feelings or opinions.
persona reservada
Collocations oyster of silence · silent oyster
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She is an oyster, keeping her thoughts to herself.
Ella es una persona reservada, guardando sus pensamientos para sí misma.