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tortoise

/ˈtɔː.təs/
A2 · Elementary★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

un animal lento con un caparazón duro en su espalda que vive en la tierra.

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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?

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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.

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