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cocoon in Spanish

cocoon in Spanish is capullo — cocoon means a silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.

cocoon in Spanish

capullo
noun

What does "cocoon" mean?

  1. noun A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.
    "The caterpillar spun a cocoon and emerged weeks later as a moth."
  2. verb To wrap or shelter someone or something protectively, often cutting it off from the outside world.
    "She cocooned herself in blankets during the storm."
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cocoon in a sentence

  • The caterpillar spun a cocoon and emerged weeks later as a moth.
  • She cocooned herself in blankets during the storm.
  • He cocooned himself away from the news for a few days.

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What is "cocoon" in Spanish?

"cocoon" in Spanish is capullo. cocoon means: A silky protective case spun by insect larvae, in which they transform into their adult form.

How do you use "cocoon" in a sentence?

Example: "The caterpillar spun a cocoon and emerged weeks later as a moth." In Spanish, "cocoon" is capullo.

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