caracoles
/kaɾaˈkoles/
The English word snails is translated into Spanish as caracoles.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of caracoles is caracol.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾaˈkoles/
Did you know?
- The word caracol is also the name for a type of traditional pastry in some Spanish bakeries, shaped like a snail shell.
- The word caracol is used in many Spanish-speaking countries to describe a 'whirlpool' or a 'vortex' of water due to its spiral nature.
- The word caracol is the root for the term used to describe the 'cochlea' in the human ear, which is shaped like a snail shell.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gustan los caracoles?Do you like snails?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes caracoles.Tatoeba #9936790 by Shishir, translation #9937320 by DJ_Saidez
- No deberías comer caracoles crudos.You shouldn't eat raw snails.This sentence is useful for advising against eating caracoles that are raw.Tatoeba #1731802 by marcelostockle, translation #954809 by CK
- La paella a menudo incluye caracoles.Paella often includes snails.This sentence is useful for noting that caracoles are a frequent ingredient in paella.Tatoeba #1346816 by marcelostockle, translation #712486 by papabear
- Me gustaría probar los caracoles, por favorI would like to try the snails, please
- Las charamuscas son una delicia que debes probarCharamuscas are a delicacy you should try
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking at a nature documentary.
- SofíaMira esos caracoles en el jardín.Look at those snails in the garden.
- DanielSon muy lentos, Sofía.They are very slow, Sofía.
- SofíaPero los caracoles son fascinantes.But snails are fascinating.
- DanielTienes razón, son interesantes.You are right, they are interesting.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry caracoles, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
