turtle

US /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
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tortuga

a reptile with a shell, that lives in the sea and on land

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The sea turtle swam gracefully through the coral reef.
La tortuga marina nadó con gracia a través del arrecife de coral.
We saw a small turtle basking in the sun on a log.
Vimos una pequeña tortuga tomando el sol en un tronco.
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volcar, invertir

to turn something upside down, especially a boat or vehicle

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The strong waves threatened to turtle the small fishing boat.
Las fuertes olas amenazaban con volcar el pequeño barco de pesca.
The car turtled after hitting the barrier, landing on its roof.
El coche volcó después de chocar contra la barrera, aterrizando sobre su techo.