No. 6,075 in Spanish
aguaviva
"Jellyfish."
In a sentence
La aguaviva flotaba cerca de la orilla.
The jellyfish was floating near the shore.
Here, 'aguaviva' refers to the aquatic animal, jellyfish, which is commonly found in marine environments.
Los niños observaron a la aguaviva con curiosidad.
The children watched the jellyfish with curiosity.
In this sentence, 'aguaviva' again indicates the marine creature, emphasizing its visual presence and the curiosity it can elicit.
Es importante nadar con cuidado para evitar una picadura de aguaviva.
It is important to swim carefully to avoid a jellyfish sting.
In this usage, 'aguaviva' is associated with its characteristic hazard, the sting, which implies taking precautions in its presence.
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