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    Delfín (en. Dolphin)

    /delˈfin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Aquatic mammal belonging to the family of cetaceans.
    The dolphin is a very sociable and playful animal.
    El delfín es un animal muy sociable y juguetón.
    Species of dolphin characterized by its slender shape and smooth skin.
    The bottlenose dolphin is very popular in aquariums.
    El delfín nariz de botella es muy popular en acuarios.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'delphinus', derived from Greek 'delphís'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    river dolphin
    Refers to species of dolphins that inhabit rivers instead of oceans.
    delfín de río
    like a dolphin
    Used to describe someone who is very agile or moves easily in water.
    como un delfín

    Related Words

    cetacean
    Order of aquatic mammals that includes whales and dolphins.
    cetáceo
    pod
    Group or herd of dolphins.
    pod

    Slang Meanings

    A person who acts with much strategy or cunning, similar to the nature of a dolphin.
    That guy is a dolphin in the strategy game.
    Ese chico es un delfín en el juego de estrategias.
    Someone who is energetic or stays active, like a dolphin in the water.
    He is always jumping from one place to another; he is a real dolphin.
    Siempre está saltando de un lugar a otro, es un verdadero delfín.