especie

/esˈpeθje/, [esˈpe.θje]

species


Noun especie f (plural especies)

  1. species
  2. type, sort, kind

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Examples
  • Un sistema de escritura es una especie de sistema de codificación.

    A writing system is a type of coding system.

  • Una ballena es una especie de mamífero.

    A whale is a sort of mammal.

  • Es una especie en peligro de extinción.

    It is an endangered species.

  • La chirivía es una especie bienal, similar a la zanahoria.

    Parsnip is a biennial species, similar to carrots.

  • Los elefantes son una especie en peligro de extinción.

    Elephants are an endangered species.

  • Esto es una especie de sandía.

    This is a kind of watermelon.

  • Es una especie de naranja.

    It is a kind of orange.

  • Este líquido transparente contiene una especie de veneno.

    This transparent liquid contains a kind of poison.

  • La Tierra es una especie de bola con un gran imán en el interior.

    The earth is like a ball with a big magnet in it.

  • Él odiaba a los de su propia especie.

    He hated his own kind.

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