roly-poly

US /ˈroʊliˌpoʊli/
UK /ˈroʊliˌpoʊli/
"roly-poly" picture
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tatu-bolinha, bicho-de-conta

a small, round, woodlouse-like crustacean that can roll itself into a ball when disturbed

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My daughter loves to watch the roly-polies curl up when she touches them.
Minha filha adora ver os tatus-bolinha se enrolarem quando ela os toca.
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We found a tiny roly-poly under the rock.
Encontramos um pequeno tatu-bolinha debaixo da rocha.
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pill bugwoodlouse
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gordinho, redondo

a person or animal that is short and plump or round

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The baby was a cute little roly-poly, always giggling.
O bebê era um fofo e gordinho, sempre rindo.
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The puppy grew into a big, roly-poly dog.
O filhote cresceu e se tornou um cachorro grande e gordinho.
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chubbyplumprotundstout
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gordinho, redondo

short and plump or round in build

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He was a roly-poly man with a cheerful disposition.
Ele era um homem gordinho com uma disposição alegre.
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The kitten had a cute, roly-poly belly.
O gatinho tinha uma barriga fofa e gordinha.
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chubbyplumprotundstout