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    Caracoles (en. Snails)

    /ka.ɾa.ˈko.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Snails are gastropods that have a soft body and a spiral-shaped shell.
    Snails can be found in gardens and forests.
    Los caracoles pueden encontrarse en jardines y bosques.
    In some places, snails are considered a culinary delicacy.
    In France, snails are prepared with garlic.
    En Francia, se preparan caracoles al ajo.
    Snails are known for their slowness and their mobility in humid environments.
    Snails move very slowly along the ground.
    Los caracoles se mueven muy lentamente por el suelo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caraculum', meaning small snail.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go at a snail's pace
    To go very slowly.
    ir a paso de caracol
    snails, what a surprise
    Expression of surprise at something unexpected.
    caracoles, qué sorpresa

    Related Words

    snail
    Gastropod mollusk with a spiral shell.
    caracol
    shell
    Hard structure that protects some marine and terrestrial animals.
    concha

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of surprise or amazement.
    Snails! I can't believe you won the lottery.
    ¡Caracoles! No puedo creer que ganaste la lotería.
    Reference to someone who moves very slowly.
    You're a snail, always arriving late.
    Eres un caracol, siempre llegando tarde.