turtle

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtɜːtl/ AmE /ˈtɜːrtl/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] A2

a reptile with a hard shell that it can withdraw into when threatened

tortuga

Collocations sea turtle · land turtle

  • The sea turtle laid her eggs on the beach.

    La tortuga marina puso sus huevos en la playa.

2 SPORT [singular] B1

a small, fast car used in racing competitions

coche de carreras pequeño y rápido

Collocations turtle car · turtle race

  • He won the turtle race with his sleek little car.

    Ganó la carrera de coches pequeños con su elegante auto.

3 SHAPE [singular] B2

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

  • The vase has a turtle shape.

    El jarrón tiene forma de caparazón de tortuga.