shark

S2 W2

BrE /ʃɑːk/ AmE /ʃɑrk/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL A2

a large, powerful fish that lives in the sea and has a long sharp snout and many very sharp teeth

tiburón

Collocations shark attack · great white shark

  • There have been several shark attacks off this coast.

    Han habido varios ataques de tiburón en esta costa.

2 PERSON B1

a person who is very interested in making money, especially by taking risks or being dishonest

depredador financiero, oportunista

Collocations shark of the business world · sharks in politics

  • He's a real shark when it comes to making money.

    Es un verdadero depredador financiero cuando se trata de ganar dinero.