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cactus

/ˈkæktəs/

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noun

Cactus

Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a beautiful cactus, perfect for the hot, dry Arizona summers. "

El jardín de mi abuela tiene un hermoso cactus, perfecto para los veranos calurosos y secos de Arizona.

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noun

Cactus

Any succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem bearing spines but no leaves, such as euphorbs.

Examples :

"My mom keeps a cactus on the windowsill because it doesn't need much water. "

Mi madre tiene un cactus en el alféizar de la ventana porque no necesita mucha agua.

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adjective

Roto, inservible, muerto

Non-functional, broken, exhausted, dead.

Examples :

"After working a double shift, I felt completely cactus, unable to do anything but collapse on the couch. "

Después de trabajar un turno doble, me sentí completamente roto, incapaz de hacer nada más que desplomarme en el sofá.

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