Significado da palavra roly-poly em português

O que significa roly-poly em inglês? Descubra o significado, a pronúncia e o uso específico desta palavra com a Lingoland

roly-poly

US /ˈroʊliˌpoʊli/

UK /ˌrəʊ.liˈpəʊ.li/

tatu-bolinha, bicho-de-conta

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

Exemplo:

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My daughter loves to watch the roly-polies curl up when she touches them.

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We found a tiny roly-poly under the rock.

Sinónimo:

pill bug woodlouse

gordinho, redondo

a person or animal that is short and plump or round

Exemplo:

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The baby was a cute little roly-poly, always giggling.

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The puppy grew into a big, roly-poly dog.

Sinónimo:

chubby plump rotund stout

gordinho, redondo

short and plump or round in build

Exemplo:

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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.

Sinónimo:

chubby plump rotund stout

Palavra Relacionada:

polis