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albatross

/ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/

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Albatros

Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.

Examples :

"The large albatross soared effortlessly above the waves, its long wings catching the wind. "

El gran albatros se elevaba sin esfuerzo sobre las olas, con sus largas alas atrapando el viento.

bird animal nature ocean environment

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Mariposa blanca

Any of various African and Asian pierid butterflies of the genus Appias. Some species of this genus are also known as puffins.

Examples :

"While hiking in the tropical forest, we spotted a beautiful albatross flitting among the flowering trees. "

Mientras caminábamos por la selva tropical, vimos una hermosa mariposa blanca revoloteando entre los árboles en flor.

insect animal biology nature

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Albatros

A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.

Examples :

""During the charity golf tournament, John hit an incredible shot on the par-5 fifth hole and scored an albatross." "

Durante el torneo de golf benéfico, John hizo un tiro increíble en el hoyo cinco, par 5, y logró un albatros.

sport game achievement

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Lastre, carga

A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.

Examples :

"The large debt from his failed business became an albatross around his neck, preventing him from saving for his children's education. "

La gran deuda de su negocio fallido se convirtió en una carga para él, impidiéndole ahorrar para la educación de sus hijos.

curse literature negative suffering