Caracol (en. Snail)

/ka.ɾaˈkol/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Invertebrate animal that lives in humid environments and has a spiral shell.

Example_sentence: The snail moves slowly through the garden.

El caracol se mueve lentamente por el jardín.

Definition_text: Architectural element that appears in a curled shape.

Example_sentence: The staircase has an elegant spiral.

La escalera tiene un caracol elegante.

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'cāraculum', a diminutive of 'cāra', which means 'shell'.

Phrase: to go at a snail's pace

Meaning: To move very slowly.

ir a paso de caracol

Phrase: snail on foot

Meaning: Refers to someone who is progressing slowly.

caracol a pie

Related_word: conch

Description: Shell of snails or a type of large snail.

caracola

Related_word: snail farmer

Description: A person who breeds or sells snails.

caracolero

Meaning: A person who moves slowly compared to others.

Example: Don't be a snail, hurry up to arrive.

No seas caracol, apresúrate a llegar.

Meaning: In some contexts, refers to someone who is slow to understand.

Example: You're a snail with those math problems.

Eres un caracol con esos problemas de matemáticas.