squirrel
US /ˈskwɝː.əl/
UK /ˈskwɝː.əl/
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scoiattolo
a small mammal with a long bushy tail, native to most parts of the world. Squirrels typically eat nuts, seeds, berries, and insects.
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A squirrel quickly buried its nut in the garden.
Uno scoiattolo ha rapidamente seppellito la sua noce in giardino.
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We saw a cute little squirrel climbing a tree.
Abbiamo visto un simpatico piccolo scoiattolo arrampicarsi su un albero.
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mettere da parte, nascondere
to store or hoard something, especially food, in a safe place
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He likes to squirrel away money for a rainy day.
Gli piace mettere da parte i soldi per i momenti difficili.
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The children would often squirrel away candies in their pockets.
I bambini spesso nascondevano caramelle nelle loro tasche.