Opossum (es. Zarigüeya)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

La zarigüeya es un animal que vive en el bosque.
The opossum is an animal that lives in the forest.
Context: nature
La zarigüeya tiene una cola larga.
The opossum has a long tail.
Context: animal characteristics
A veces veo una zarigüeya en mi jardín.
Sometimes I see an opossum in my garden.
Context: daily life
La zarigüeya es nocturna.
The opossum is nocturnal.
Context: animal behavior

Intermediate (B1-B2)

La zarigüeya es un marsupial que se adapta bien a diferentes hábitats.
The opossum is a marsupial that adapts well to different habitats.
Context: environment
Algunas personas piensan que la zarigüeya es un animal curioso y amigable.
Some people think that the opossum is a curious and friendly animal.
Context: society
La zarigüeya juega un papel importante en el ecosistema al controlar plagas.
The opossum plays an important role in the ecosystem by controlling pests.
Context: ecology
Es interesante observar cómo la zarigüeya se protege de los depredadores.
It's interesting to observe how the opossum protects itself from predators.
Context: animal behavior

Advanced (C1-C2)

La zarigüeya, a menudo menospreciada, es un ejemplar fascinante de la biodiversidad del continente americano.
The opossum, often underestimated, is a fascinating specimen of the biodiversity of the American continent.
Context: biodiversity
Examinando el comportamiento de la zarigüeya, se puede apreciar su asombrosa capacidad de adaptación a entornos desafiantes.
By examining the behavior of the opossum, one can appreciate its remarkable ability to adapt to challenging environments.
Context: behavioral ecology
Desde una perspectiva cultural, la zarigüeya ha sido retratada en diversas leyendas como símbolo de astucia y resiliencia.
From a cultural perspective, the opossum has been depicted in various legends as a symbol of cunning and resilience.
Context: culture
La interacción de la zarigüeya con su entorno revela importantes dinámicas ecológicas que son esenciales para la salud del ecosistema.
The interaction of the opossum with its environment reveals important ecological dynamics that are essential for the health of the ecosystem.
Context: ecology and environment

Synonyms

  • didelphido
  • oposum