aligador (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/a.li.ɡaˈðoɾ/

How the Word is Used

"Aligador" is a term used in Spanish, specifically in regions of Spain, to refer to the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). This word is more commonly used in written contexts or in formal conversations rather than in everyday oral speech, as it is a specific term.

Example Sentences

1. Los aligadores son reptiles que habitan en las zonas pantanosas de América.
2. English: Alligators are reptiles that inhabit swampy areas in America.
3. En el zoológico, los visitantes pueden observar de cerca a un aligador.
4. English: At the zoo, visitors can observe an alligator up close.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "aligador" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, here are examples of idiomatic expressions with the word "alligator" in English: 1. To see you later, alligator: A playful way to say goodbye. - English: Nos vemos más tarde, cocodrilo. 2. Don't be an alligator: Used to tell someone not to be aggressive. - English: No seas un cocodrilo.

Etymology

The term "aligador" comes from the Spanish usage of "alligator," derived from the Latin word "alligatorem," which means "the one who binds." This Latin term likely refers to the alligator's behavior of griping its prey.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Cocodrilo americano, caimán
• Antonyms: Ninguno (no direct antonyms)