tortuga boba
/toɾtuɡa boba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "loggerhead turtle" is tortuga boba in Spanish.
Tortuga boba refers to the species *Caretta caretta*. Tortuga boba is an informal way to say loggerhead turtle and literally translates to silly turtle.
Meaning: Caretta caretta (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, loggerhead turtles are referred to as tortuga boba. Tortuga caguama is used in Mexico and Central America to refer to loggerhead turtles.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun tortuga and the adjective boba must take the plural suffix -s to form tortugas bobas.
How do you pronounce it?
/toɾtuɡa boba/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- La tortuga boba nada en el océano.The loggerhead turtle swims in the ocean.
- Vimos una tortuga boba en la playa.We saw a loggerhead turtle on the beach.
- Esa tortuga boba es muy grande.That loggerhead turtle is very large.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are watching a nature documentary together.
- Javier¿Es esa una tortuga boba?Is that a loggerhead turtle?
- SofíaSí, es una tortuga boba muy hermosa.Yes, it is a very beautiful loggerhead turtle.
- JavierMe encanta ver a la tortuga boba.I love watching the loggerhead turtle.
- SofíaA ella le gusta nadar libremente.She likes to swim freely.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boba, tortuga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
