piranha
word
Definition
A piranha is a small, sharp-toothed fish found in South American rivers, known for eating meat and sometimes attacking animals or humans.
Usage & Nuances
'Piranha' is always a noun, and the word usually refers to the South American species. Used literally for the fish, rarely as a metaphor. Plural is 'piranhas.' Often appears with words like 'Amazon,' 'rivers,' and 'dangerous.'
Spanish: pirañaPortuguese (BR): piranhaPortuguese (PT): piranhaChinese (Simplified): 食人鱼Chinese (Traditional): 食人魚Hindi: पिरान्हाArabic: بيرانا (سمكة مفترسة)Bengali: পিরানহাRussian: пираньяJapanese: ピラニアVietnamese: cá hổ (piranha)Korean: 피라냐Turkish: piranaUrdu: پیراناہIndonesian: ikan piranha
Example Sentences
Tourists love taking photos of wild piranhas during river tours.
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Despite their scary image, not all piranhas are dangerous to humans.
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A piranha has very sharp teeth.
basic
People are afraid to swim where piranhas live.
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The Amazon River is home to many piranhas.
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I never thought I’d see a real piranha up close until my trip to Brazil.
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