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    Medusa (en. Jellyfish)

    /meˈdu.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A marine organism that belongs to the phylum cnidarians, characterized by its bell shape and its tentacles.
    The jellyfish is famous for its ability to sting.
    La medusa es famosa por su capacidad de picar.
    A type of jellyfish found in freshwater or saltwater, often with a complex life cycle.
    Jellyfish can be found in both freshwater and saltwater.
    Las medusas se pueden encontrar tanto en aguas dulces como saladas.
    Figure from Greek mythology, known for having snakes instead of hair.
    Medusa was one of the Gorgons who turned men into stone.
    La Medusa era una de las gorgonas que convertía a los hombres en piedra.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'Medousa', meaning 'guardian' or 'protector'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a jellyfish
    It refers to someone who lacks character or who is easily swayed.
    ser como una medusa

    Related Words

    tentacle
    Long, thin extremity of some marine creatures, used to capture prey.
    tentáculo
    gorgon
    Mythological being that has snakes instead of hair, like Medusa.
    gorgona

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is easily swayed by others.
    She always acts like a jellyfish, without making her own decisions.
    Siempre actúa como una medusa, sin tomar decisiones propias.
    Someone who is very adaptable, but feels lost.
    In the group, she is a jellyfish, adapting to any situation.
    En el grupo, ella es una medusa, se adapta a cualquier situación.