squirrel
BrE /ˈskwɜːrəl/ AmE /ˈskwɝːəl/
noun en → es
a small animal with a long tail and soft fur that eats nuts, seeds, and fruit
ardilla
Collocations squirrel population · squirrel habitat
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The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including squirrels.
El parque es hogar de una variedad de vida silvestre, incluidas ardillas.
(intransitive) to move quickly and in a nervous or excited way
correr nerviosamente, moverse rápidamente
Collocations squirrel around the room · squirrel about
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She was squirreling around the house, looking for her keys.
Ella corría nerviosamente por la casa buscando sus llaves.
Idioms
guardar, ahorrar
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He has been squirreling money away for his retirement.
Ha estado guardando dinero para su jubilación.
esconder algo, guardar algo en secreto
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She squirreled the letter away in a drawer.
Ella escondió la carta en un cajón.