Ardilla (en. Squirrel)

/arˈdi.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Rodent mammal belonging to the family Sciuridae.

Example sentence: The squirrel is known for its agility and ability to climb trees.

La ardilla es conocida por su agilidad y su capacidad para trepar árboles.

Definition: Species of squirrel commonly found in forests.

Example sentence: In the park, we can see many squirrels playing among the trees.

En el parque podemos ver muchas ardillas jugando entre los árboles.

Definition: Animal that usually stores nuts and seeds.

Example sentence: The squirrel is famous for its behavior of storing food for the winter.

La ardilla es famosa por su comportamiento de almacenar comida para el invierno.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'sciurus', which means 'shadow of the tail'.

Phrase: jump like a squirrel

Meaning: Act with great energy and joy.

saltar como una ardilla

Phrase: be faster than a squirrel

Meaning: Be very agile and quick in action.

ser más rápido que una ardilla

Related word: rodent

Description: Group of mammals that includes squirrels, rats, mice, and others.

roedor

Related word: nut

Description: Fruit that the squirrel often stores.

nuez

Related word: forest

Description: Habitat where squirrels are frequently found.

bosque

Slang meaning: Very active or restless person.

Example: That girl is a squirrel; she doesn't stop moving.

Esa niña es una ardilla, no para de moverse.

Slang meaning: Someone who saves or is stingy.

Example: Don't give her anything; she's a squirrel with money.

No le des nada, es una ardilla con el dinero.