Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caracol
Noun
/ka.ɾaˈkɔw/
Definition
A caracol is a type of mollusk known for its spiral-shaped shell.
Examples
- O caracol estava se movendo lentamente pelo jardim. (The snail was moving slowly through the garden.)
- Fiquei fascinado ao ver o caracol com sua concha brilhante. (I was fascinated to see the snail with its shiny shell.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘caracol’ refers to a snail, particularly one with a coiled shell.
Synonyms
- molusco
- lesma
- gastropodo