Piranhas Meaning in English
word · lemma: piranha
pɪˈɹænhə
pi-RAN-huh
pəɹˈɑːnəz
puh-RAH-nuhz
Definition
Piranhas are small, very aggressive freshwater fish found mostly in South American rivers; they are famous for their sharp teeth and strong bite.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a plural noun. Usually refers to the specific fish species known for their aggressiveness. Not used metaphorically in English. Plural and singular have the same spelling in English ('piranha' or 'piranhas').
Spanish: pirañasPortuguese (BR): piranhasPortuguese (PT): piranhasChinese (Simplified): 食人鱼Chinese (Traditional): 食人魚Hindi: पिरान्हा मछलियाँArabic: أسماك الضاري المفترسةBengali: পিরানহাRussian: пираньиJapanese: ピラニアVietnamese: cá hổ (piranha) - cá piranhaKorean: 피라냐Turkish: pirana balığı - piranhaUrdu: پرا نا مچھلیIndonesian: ikan piranha
Example Sentences
Piranhas live in the rivers of South America.
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Piranhas have very sharp teeth.
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Some people are afraid of piranhas.
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Don't worry, piranhas rarely attack humans unless provoked.
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The aquarium has a new tank full of piranhas.
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Did you know that some piranhas actually eat plants instead of meat?
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