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kangaroos

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruz/ /ˌkæŋɡəˈruːz/

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noun

Canguros

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

Examples :

"While visiting Australia, we saw many kangaroos hopping across the open fields. "

Mientras visitábamos Australia, vimos muchos canguros saltando por los campos abiertos.

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noun

Sudadera con capucha

A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

Examples :

"It was cold outside, so I grabbed one of my favorite kangaroos with a soft, fuzzy lining. "

Hacía frío afuera, así que agarré una de mis sudaderas con capucha favoritas con un forro suave y afelpado.

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verb

Practicar el método canguro

To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.

Examples :

"The nurses encouraged the new parents to kangaroo their baby for at least an hour each day to promote bonding and regulate the infant's temperature. "

Las enfermeras animaron a los nuevos padres a practicar el método canguro con su bebé durante al menos una hora cada día para promover el vínculo y regular la temperatura del bebé.

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verb

Cazar canguros

To hunt kangaroo.

Examples :

""Some indigenous communities still kangaroos to provide food for their families." "

Algunas comunidades indígenas todavía cazan canguros para proporcionar alimentos a sus familias.

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verb

Saltar como un canguro

To move like a kangaroo

Examples :

"The excited children kangaroos across the playground towards the ice cream truck. "

Los niños emocionados saltaron como canguros por el patio de recreo hacia el camión de helados.