This is the 7652nd most frequent Spanish word.
lagartos
"Lagartos" means "lizards" in English.
In this sentence, 'lagartos' refers to 'lizards,' a type of reptile.
Los lagartos corren muy rápido cuando se asustan.
Lizards run very fast when they are frightened.
Here, 'lagartos' still means lizards, yet the emphasis is on their potential behavior.
Cuidado con esos lagartos, pueden morder.
Be careful with those lizards; they might bite.
The word 'lagartos' is used figuratively to describe individuals who are shrewd or cunning.