noun🔗ShareCapullosThe silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa."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.biologyanimalinsectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapullos, envolturasAny similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical."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.naturebiologyorganismanimalinsectenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnvolver, cubrirTo envelop in a protective case"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.natureanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncapullarseTo withdraw into such a case."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.natureanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading