piranha

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño pez de agua dulce, agresivo y originario de Sudamérica, conocido por sus dientes afilados y su comportamiento depredador; también se usa metafóricamente para referirse a una persona que se aprovecha de otros para su propio beneficio.

A noun referring to a small, aggressive freshwater fish native to South America, known for its sharp teeth and carnivorous feeding behavior; also used metaphorically to describe a person who preys on others for personal gain.

1. Voracious fishB1formal

   A small, carnivorous freshwater fish native to South American rivers, known for its sharp teeth and aggressive feeding behavior in groups.

   Piraña (pez carnívoro)

   • The piranha is famous for its powerful bite.
   • Swimmers are warned to avoid areas where piranhas are present.
   • A school of piranhas can strip a carcass in minutes.

   Sinónimoscaribe

2. Aggressive personB2informal

   A person who is extremely aggressive, predatory, or ruthless, especially in pursuit of money or advantage.

   Persona agresiva y despiadada

   • In the business world, he was known as a piranha.
   • She acted like a piranha during the negotiations.
   • The office piranha took credit for everyone's work.

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