oruga

la oruga(
oh
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roo
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gah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. caterpillar
¿Ves la oruga caminando por el tallo de la planta?Can you see the caterpillar crawling on the plant stem?
a. arugula
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Quieres que le ponga oruga a tu sándwich?Do you want me to put arugula on your sandwich?
b. rocket
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Con la cena, comimos una ensalada de oruga y tomates asados.With dinner, we ate a salad with rocket and roasted tomatoes.
a. arugula
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Tengo oruga, col rizada y berzas en mi jardín.There's arugula, kale, and collard greens in my garden.
b. rocket
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Plantamos oruga y albahaca en el jardín.We planted rocket and basil in the garden.
a. Caterpillar
Los escombros del edificio demolido fueron removidos con una oruga.A Caterpillar removed the rubble from the demolished building.
a. Caterpillar track
El tanque se detuvo porque una mina rompió su oruga.The tank stopped when a mine destroyed its Caterpillar track.
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