Morla (en. Morla)

/ˈmoɾ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Large sea turtle, also known as loggerhead turtle or green turtle.
The morla is a symbol of marine life in many cultures.
La morla es un símbolo de la vida marina en muchas culturas.
Animal that belongs to the family of turtles and is found in warm waters.
Marine biologists study the behavior of the morla in its natural habitat.
Los biólogos marinos estudian el comportamiento de la morla en su hábitat natural.
It is also used to refer to a place where many sea turtles live.
The coast was a sanctuary for the morla and other aquatic species.
La costa era un santuario para la morla y otras especies acuáticas.

Etymology

The term 'morla' comes from the Latin 'mūrzla', which refers to sea turtles.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a morla
It means to be slow or clumsy in actions.
ser como una morla
morla in danger
It refers to the dangerous situation in which some marine species find themselves.
morla en peligro

Related Words

turtle
Reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land.
tortuga
marine
Related to the sea or living in it.
marino
conservation
Actions aimed at protecting biodiversity and ecosystems.
conservación

Slang Meanings

Person who does things slowly or in a disorganized manner.
That guy is a real morla, he never finishes what he starts.
Ese tipo es una verdadera morla, nunca acaba lo que empieza.
Someone who goes with the flow and does not make decisions.
Don't be a morla, decide what you want to do.
No seas morla, decide tú qué quieres hacer.