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hamster

/ˈhæm(p)stɚ/

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noun

Hámster

Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.

Examples :

"My little sister loves to watch her hamster run on its wheel. "

A mi hermanita le encanta ver a su hámster correr en su rueda.

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noun

Hámster

Other rodents of similar appearance, such as the maned hamster or crested hamster, Lophiomys imhausi, mouse-like hamsters of genus Calomyscus, and the white-tailed rat (Mystromys albicaudatus).

Examples :

"My little brother loves to watch his hamster run around its cage. "

A mi hermano pequeño le encanta ver a su hámster correr por su jaula.

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verb

Acumular, guardar en secreto

To secrete or store privately, as a hamster does with food in its cheek pouches.

Examples :

"My brother hamstered away all the extra snacks, carefully storing them in his drawer. "

Mi hermano acumuló todos los bocadillos extra, guardándolos cuidadosamente en su cajón.

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