el capullo
cocoon
Es una envoltura que hacen algunos insectos, como las orugas, para protegerse mientras cambian y se transforman en adultos. También puede usarse como insulto en forma coloquial.
The word "capullo" in Spanish has a couple of meanings. It primarily refers to a cocoon, which is the protective covering that some larvae spin around themselves as they develop into adults. Additionally, in colloquial and sometimes vulgar usage, it can be used as a slang term for an idiot or jerk. The context in which it is used determines the meaning.
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El capullo está colgado de una rama del árbol.noun
The cocoon is hanging from a branch of the tree.
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