tartaruga embricata
The Italian term for hawksbill turtle is tartaruga embricata.
This term is used to refer to the specific species of sea turtle known as the hawksbill.
Meaning: turtle species (noun)
Did you know?
- The word tartaruga is linked to the mythological Greek underworld, Tartarus, through a Late Latin term describing a spirit of that realm.
- While English uses 'hawksbill' to describe the beak, the Italian embricata focuses entirely on the structure of the shell.
- The adjective embricata used in the name is the same word used to describe shingles or tiles laid on a roof.
Examples in context
- Ho visto una tartaruga liuto durante la mia vacanza in Sardegna.I saw a hawksbill turtle during my vacation in Sardinia.
- La tartaruga embricata è in via d'estinzione.The hawksbill turtle is endangered.
- Ho visto una tartaruga embricata nella barriera corallina.I saw a hawksbill turtle in the coral reef.
- Proteggi la tartaruga embricata e il suo habitat.Protect the hawksbill turtle and its habitat.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a nature documentary on TV.
- FrancescoGuarda, quella è una tartaruga embricata.Look, that is a hawksbill turtle.
- GiuliaÈ bellissima, Francesco.It is beautiful, Francesco.
- FrancescoSì, ma è un animale molto raro.Yes, but it is a very rare animal.
- GiuliaSpero che la sua specie si salvi.I hope its species survives.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tartaruga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
