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/kəˈkuːnz/

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noun

Capullos

The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

Examples :

"The children collected cocoons from the branches, hoping to watch the butterflies emerge. "

Los niños recogieron capullos de las ramas, con la esperanza de ver emerger a las mariposas.

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noun

Capullos, envolturas

Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "After a difficult breakup, Maria spent weeks in her room, watching movies; her friends worried she was hiding in one of her own emotional cocoons." "

Después de una ruptura difícil, María pasó semanas en su habitación, viendo películas; a sus amigos les preocupaba que se estuviera escondiendo en uno de sus propios capullos emocionales.

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verb

Envolver, cubrir

To envelop in a protective case

Examples :

"Sentence: In winter, many animals instinctively cocoons themselves in warm, cozy nests to survive the cold. "

En invierno, muchos animales instintivamente se cubren en nidos cálidos y acogedores para sobrevivir al frío.

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verb

Encapullarse

To withdraw into such a case.

Examples :

"After a long and stressful week at work, she likes to cocoons herself in her apartment, watching movies and avoiding all social interaction. "

Después de una semana larga y estresante en el trabajo, le gusta encapsularse en su apartamento, viendo películas y evitando toda interacción social.

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