camello
el camello, la camella
masculine or feminine noun1. (animal)
a. camel
La caravana de camellos y dromedarios cruzó el desierto.The caravan of camels and dromedaries crossed the desert.
2. (colloquial) (trafficker)
masculine noun3. (nautical)
a. camel
Se colocó un camello en la embarcación para disminuir el calado.A camel was set on the vessel to help reduce the draft.
4. (colloquial) (effort) (Colombia)
a. work
Llevar a cabo el proyecto requirió de mucho tiempo y camello.Completing the project required a lot of time and work.
5. (colloquial) (labor) (Colombia)
a. job
Este camello no paga muy bien, pero necesito el dinero.This job doesn't pay very well, but I need the money.
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