molusco
mollusc
The Spanish word 'molusco' translates to 'mollusk' in English. This is a term used in the field of zoology which primarily refers to an invertebrate of the large phylum Mollusca. This includes snails, slugs, mussels, and octopuses. They are characterized by a soft unsegmented body and often housed in a shell.
Example sentences using: molusco
Los moluscos son una fuente importante de alimento.
Mollusks are an important source of food.
This sentence provides information about mollusks. It highlights the fact that mollusks are considered an important source of food.
Ella encontró un molusco raro en la playa.
She found a rare mollusk on the beach.
This sentence narrates an event where a person (she) found a rare mollusk on the beach. The surprise element of this sentence is that the mollusk found is specifically mentioned as 'rare'.
El molusco en la roca es muy pequeño.
The mollusk on the rock is very small.
This sentence is a simple description of a mollusk. It portrays a scene where a mollusk is spotted on a rock, being described as very small.