manatee
/ˈmæn.əˌtiː/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
un animal marino grande y lento que come plantas y vive en aguas cálidas.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Vimos un manatí nadando cerca del barco en Florida.”
“A los manatíes a veces se les llama vacas marinas porque comen pasto.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae, found in tropical regions.