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    Anguila (en. Eel)

    /anˈɡila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Freshwater or saltwater fish with an elongated body resembling a snake.
    The eel was hiding among the rocks.
    La anguila se encontraba escondida entre las rocas.
    Its flesh is valued in gastronomy.
    In Japan, eel is grilled.
    En Japón, se cocina anguila a la parrilla.
    It is used as bait for fishing.
    Fishermen use eel as bait to catch other fish.
    Los pescadores usan anguila como cebo para atrapar otros peces.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'anguilla', a diminutive of 'anguis' meaning snake.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be more agile than an eel
    To be very slippery or difficult to catch.
    ser más ágil que una anguila
    to seem like an eel
    To describe someone who is elusive or evasive.
    parecer anguila

    Related Words

    anguilla
    A species of eel that lives in freshwaters.
    anguilla
    snake
    A reptile similar to the eel but not aquatic.
    serpiente

    Slang Meanings

    A person who dodges responsibilities.
    Don't act like an eel, face your problems.
    No te comportes como una anguila, enfrenta tus problemas.
    Someone who is very slippery in business.
    Watch out for him; he is slippery in negotiations.
    Cuidado con él, es una anguila en los tratos.