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