snail

• Sustantivo que designa a un molusco gasterópodo, generalmente con concha en espiral, que habita en diversos ambientes; también se aplica a la variedad terrestre comestible, a menudo preparada con mantequilla y ajo.

A noun referring to a gastropod mollusk, typically with a spiral shell, found in various habitats; also used for the edible land snail often prepared with garlic butter.

1. A2formalscientific

   A small, slow-moving mollusk with a soft body and a spiral shell, found in freshwater, marine, or land environments.

   Caracol

   • The garden snail left a trail of slime on the path.
   • Marine snails have beautiful, colorful shells.
   • Freshwater snails are often kept in aquariums.

   Sinónimosescargotgastropodunivalve

2. Edible snailB1formalculinary

   A type of land snail that is cooked and eaten, often served in its shell with garlic butter sauce.

   Caracol comestible

   • Escargot is a French dish made from edible snails.
   • The restaurant served snails with melted butter and herbs.
   • He ordered a plate of garlic snails as an appetizer.

   Sinónimosescargot

• Verbo que significa moverse o actuar muy lentamente, como un caracol. También puede referirse a avanzar o progresar a un ritmo extremadamente lento.

A verb meaning to move or act very slowly, like a snail.

1. Gather snailsB2informal

   To collect snails, typically for food or as a hobby.

   Recoger caracoles

   • They went snail hunting in the garden after the rain.
   • In some cultures, people snail for a living.
   • He spent the morning snail gathering in the damp woods.