Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: /teˈnákulo/
Meanings and Usage: - Meaning: "Tenáculo" is a term that refers to a tentacle, which is a long, flexible, and slender extension of an animal's body, often used for grasping or feeling. It is mainly used in the context of marine animals that have tentacles, such as octopuses, squids, or jellyfish. - Usage patterns: The word "tenáculo" is more commonly used in written context rather than in oral speech. It is not one of the most frequently used terms in Spanish, but it is specific and precise in its meaning.
Examples: 1. Los pulpos tienen ocho tenáculos. - Octopuses have eight tentacles. 2. El calamar extendió sus tenáculos para atrapar a su presa. - The squid extended its tentacles to catch its prey.
Idiomatic Expressions: "Tentáculos" is not commonly used as part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
Etymology: The term "tenáculo" comes from the Latin word "tenāculum," which means "grasping hook" or "tentacle." It has evolved to its current form in Spanish with the same meaning related to tentacles.
Synonyms: - Sinónimos (Synonyms): Brazo (Arm), Apéndice (Appendage)
Antonyms: - Antónimos (Antonyms): Extremidad (Limb), Tronco (Trunk)