skull and crossbones

• Símbolo que consiste en un cráneo humano sobre dos huesos largos cruzados, usado tradicionalmente en banderas piratas para indicar peligro o muerte, y actualmente como señal de advertencia para sustancias venenosas o materiales peligrosos.

A symbol consisting of a human skull above two crossed long bones, traditionally used on pirate flags to signify danger or death, and now commonly used as a warning label for poisonous substances or hazardous materials.

1. Symbol of death or dangerB1formal

   A symbol consisting of a human skull above two crossed bones, traditionally used to represent death, poison, or piracy.

   calavera y huesos cruzados

   • The pirate ship flew a black flag with a skull and crossbones.
   • Poison bottles are often labeled with a skull and crossbones.
   • The skull and crossbones is a universal warning sign for toxic substances.

2. Pirate flagA2informal

   The Jolly Roger flag used by pirates to identify themselves and intimidate their targets.

   calavera y tibias cruzadas

   • The crew raised the skull and crossbones before attacking the merchant ship.
   • In movies, pirates always sail under the skull and crossbones.
   • The skull and crossbones became the iconic emblem of piracy.