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killer whale

/ˈkɪlər weɪl/

Traducción: Gran mamífero marino, muy inteligente, perteneciente a la familia de los delfines, conocido por su característica coloración blanca y negra y su poderoso comportamiento depredador. A pesar de su nombre, no es una ballena, sino la especie de delfín más grande.

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/ˈkɪlər weɪl/B1formalscientific
  • esGran mamífero marino, muy inteligente, perteneciente a la familia de los delfines, conocido por su característica coloración blanca y negra y su poderoso comportamiento depredador. A pesar de su nombre, no es una ballena, sino la especie de delfín más grande.

A large, highly intelligent marine mammal of the dolphin family, known for its distinctive black-and-white coloring and powerful predatory behavior. Despite its name, it is not a whale but the largest species of dolphin.

  1. Marine mammalA2formal

    A large, toothed whale (Orcinus orca) known for its distinctive black-and-white coloring and high intelligence. Despite the name, it is a member of the dolphin family.

    esorca

    • Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
    • A pod of killer whales was spotted hunting seals near the shore.
    • Marine biologists study the complex social structures of killer whales.
  2. Predator of the seaA2informal

    An apex predator that feeds on fish, seals, squid, and even other whales.

    esOrca

    • The killer whale is one of the most efficient hunters in the ocean.
    • Tourists watched in awe as a killer whale leaped out of the water.
    • Killer whales use sophisticated hunting techniques passed down through generations.