turtle
BrE /ˈtɜːtl/ AmE /ˈtɜːrtl/
noun en → es
a reptile with a hard shell that it can withdraw into when threatened
tortuga
Collocations sea turtle · land turtle
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The sea turtle laid her eggs on the beach.
La tortuga marina puso sus huevos en la playa.
a small, fast car used in racing competitions
coche de carreras pequeño y rápido
Collocations turtle car · turtle race
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He won the turtle race with his sleek little car.
Ganó la carrera de coches pequeños con su elegante auto.
a shape that looks like a turtle's shell, often used as decoration or in design
forma en forma de caparazón de tortuga
Collocations turtle-shaped object · turtle pattern
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The vase has a turtle shape.
El jarrón tiene forma de caparazón de tortuga.