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    Reptiles (en. Reptiles)

    /reˈptiles/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Cold-blooded animals covered in scales or plates.
    Reptiles are usually terrestrial, although some are aquatic.
    Los reptiles suelen ser terrestres, aunque algunos son acuáticos.
    Group of vertebrates that primarily reproduce through eggs.
    Turtles are reptiles that spend part of their lives in water.
    Las tortugas son reptiles que pasan parte de su vida en el agua.
    These animals have a respiratory system based on lungs.
    Lizards are reptiles that can change color as a defense mechanism.
    Los lagartos son reptiles que pueden cambiar de color como mecanismo de defensa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reptilis', meaning 'that which crawls'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    endangered reptiles
    Animals of this class facing extinction.
    reptiles en peligro
    reptilian behavior
    Cold or calculating attitudes in a person.
    comportamiento reptiliano

    Related Words

    amphibians
    Class of vertebrates that includes frogs and salamanders, which usually live in water and on land.
    anfibios
    aurochs
    A type of mammal considered an ancestor of modern cattle.
    aurochs

    Slang Meanings

    political reptile
    He is said to be a political reptile because of his deceptive behavior.
    Se dice que es un reptil político por su comportamiento engañoso.
    two-legged snake
    Don't trust him; he is a two-legged snake, a true reptile.
    No confíes en él, es una serpiente de dos patas, un verdadero reptil.