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Cretaceous in Spanish

Cretaceous in Spanish is Cretácico, Cretáceo — Cretaceous means the geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Cretaceous in Spanish

Cretácico
proper noun
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.
Cretáceo
proper noun
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.

What does "Cretaceous" mean?

  1. name The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
    "Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period."
  2. adj Made of or relating to chalk.
    "The cliffs are made of cretaceous limestone."
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Cretaceous in a sentence

  • Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period.
  • The cliffs are made of cretaceous limestone.

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What is "Cretaceous" in Spanish?

"Cretaceous" in Spanish is Cretácico, Cretáceo. Cretaceous means: The geological period from about 146 to 66 million years ago, ending with the extinction of the dinosaurs.

How do you use "Cretaceous" in a sentence?

Example: "Tyrannosaurus rex lived near the end of the Cretaceous period." In Spanish, "Cretaceous" is Cretácico, Cretáceo.

Are there other ways to say "Cretaceous" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "Cretaceous": Cretácico, Cretáceo.

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