albatross

• Sustantivo que designa un ave marina de gran tamaño, de alas largas y estrechas, conocida por su potente vuelo planeado; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a una carga o un obstáculo que impide el éxito.

A noun referring to a large seabird with long narrow wings, known for its powerful gliding flight; also used figuratively to describe a burden or hindrance that prevents success.

1. B2formal

   A very large seabird with long, narrow wings, found mainly in the southern oceans, known for its ability to glide for long periods.

   Albatros

   • The albatross soared effortlessly above the waves.
   • Sailors often considered seeing an albatross a good omen.
   • These birds can have a wingspan of over three meters.

   Sinónimosgooney bird

2. Burden or hindranceC1formal

   A constant, worrying problem or responsibility that prevents you from succeeding or making progress.

   Carga o impedimento

   • His past mistakes became an albatross around his neck.
   • The failing project was an albatross for the entire department.
   • She felt the debt was an albatross she could never escape.

   Sinónimosburdendead weightencumbrancehandicapliabilitymillstoneweight

   Antónimosadvantageassetboon