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crótalo
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el crótalo
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (animal)
a. rattlesnake
Los crótalos son una subfamilia de serpientes venenosasRattlesnakes are a genus of venomous snakes.
2. (literary) (musical instrument)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. castanet
En la "Carmen" de Bizet, el sonido de los crótalos aporta al aire español.In Bizet's "Carmen," the sound of castanets adds to the Spanish feel.
los crótalos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. zills
Los crótalos suelen usarse en la danza árabe; las bailarinas los tocan mientras bailan.Zills are usually used in Arabic dance; they are played by belly dancers while performing.
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