tortoise
/ˈtɔː.təs/
A2 · Elementary★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
un animal lento con un caparazón duro en su espalda que vive en la tierra.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Mi tortuga mascota ama comer lechuga y pasear por el jardín.”
“¿Sabías que una tortuga puede vivir más de cien años?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae or the order Testudines , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.