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armadillo

armadillo

Meaning of armadillo

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British English/ˌɑːməˈdɪləʊ/
American English/ˌɑrməˈdɪloʊ/
Russian transcription[brənʲɪnɐˈsʲet͡s]
armadillo
armadillo - броненосец
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armadillo with Russian translation

armadillo usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Броненосец сворачивается в шар.

An armadillo rolls into a ball.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Броненосец медленно переходит дорогу.

The armadillo walks slowly across the road.

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armadillo belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between armadillo / pangolin

🇬🇧English
armadillo

the general common name for the armored mammal; neutral, general use

B2Often

The armadillo rolled into a ball when threatened.

Броненосец свернулся в клубок, когда почувствовал опасность.

🇬🇧English

a different mammal (scaly anteater); superficially similar but taxonomically distinct

B2Rarely

Pangolins have protective scales, unlike armadillos which have bony plates.

Панголины имеют защитные чешуйки, в отличие от броненосцев с костными пластинами.

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How to pronounce armadillo and what this word means

armadillo translation: броненосец. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce armadillo

/ˌɑːməˈdɪləʊ/

armadillo translation

броненосец

armadillo examples

An armadillo rolls into a ball.

armadillo transcription

/ˌɑːməˈdɪləʊ/, /ˌɑrməˈdɪloʊ/

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armadillo meaning: what does it mean?

living beings wild animals noun

armadillo pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

armadillo is pronounced as /ˌɑːməˈdɪləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

armadillo definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

An armadillo rolls into a ball. Translation: Броненосец сворачивается в шар.

Is armadillo part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, armadillo (броненосец) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is armadillo part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, armadillo (броненосец) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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