Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tortuga
Noun
tohr-TOO-gah
Definition
A Spanish word meaning ‘tortoise’ or ‘turtle’.
Examples
- The tortuga is a slow-moving creature that spends much of its life in water.
- We saw a tortuga basking in the sun on the beach during our vacation.
- The island of Tortuga was historically a pirate hideout in the Caribbean.
Meaning
In general terms, ‘tortuga’ refers to a type of marine reptile, particularly a tortoise or turtle, often associated with various cultural and geographical contexts. It is also the name of several places and islands in Spanish-speaking regions.
Synonyms
- turtle
- tortoise
