Tiburón (en. Shark)

/tiβuˈɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Fish of the family Lamnidae, characterized by its elongated body and large mouth.

Example sentence: The great white shark is one of the most feared predators in the ocean.

El tiburón blanco es uno de los depredadores más temidos del océano.

Definition: A species that inhabits saltwater and feeds on other fish and marine mammals.

Example sentence: Sharks are vital for the balance of the marine ecosystem.

Los tiburones son vitales para el equilibrio del ecosistema marino.

Definition: The term is also used in colloquial contexts to refer to a cunning person or someone who takes advantage of others.

Example sentence: That economic shark is always looking for new opportunities to make money.

Ese tiburón de la economía siempre está buscando nuevas oportunidades para ganar dinero.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'carcharodon', meaning 'sharp tooth'.

Phrase: great white shark

Meaning: A species of shark known for its size and aggressiveness.

tiburón blanco

Phrase: to be a shark

Meaning: Referring to someone who is very cunning or wants to take advantage of others.

ser un tiburón

Phrase: hammerhead shark

Meaning: Shark easily recognizable by its hammer-shaped head.

tiburón martillo

Related word: squalo

Description: Term used to refer to a shark.

escualo

Related word: marine

Description: Related to the sea; environment where sharks inhabit.

marino

Related word: predator

Description: Animal that hunts other animals for food, like sharks.

depredador

Slang meaning: A person who seeks to take advantage of others in a business.

Slang example: At the meeting, a real shark appeared, ready to close the deal.

En la reunión se presentó un verdadero tiburón, listo para cerrar el trato.

Slang meaning: Someone who is very cunning in the financial world.

Slang example: That guy is a Wall Street shark.

Ese tipo es un tiburón de Wall Street.