cocoon

capullo

Cubierta de hilos finos que algunos insectos jóvenes fabrican para protegerse mientras se transforman en adultos.

En inglés sencillo: A protective cover made of fine threads by some young insects while they change into adults.

• The moth left its cocoon.
• The caterpillar spun a cocoon on a branch.
• We found several cocoons beneath the leaves.

Expresiones frecuentes: silk cocoon, inside a cocoon, spin a cocoon

envoltura protectora, burbuja

Cubierta o espacio que rodea a alguien o algo, lo protege y lo aísla del mundo exterior.

En inglés sencillo: A cover or surrounding space that keeps someone or something safe and separate from the outside world.

• The baby slept in a warm cocoon.
• Foam formed a protective cocoon around the equipment.
• Their home was a cocoon of warmth and safety.

Cómo se usa: a cocoon of something (She lay in a cocoon of blankets.)

Sinónimos: protective shell

Expresiones frecuentes: protective cocoon, cocoon of something, warm cocoon

envolver, arropar

Rodear a alguien o algo con una cubierta que lo proteja.

En inglés sencillo: To surround someone or something with a cover that protects them.

• Warm blankets cocooned the baby.
• They cocooned the fragile vase in layers of foam.
• The cabin cocooned us from the winter cold.

Cómo se usa: cocoon someone/something in something (She cocooned the baby in a soft blanket.)

Sinónimos: envelop, wrap, protect

Expresiones frecuentes: cocoon someone in, cocoon something in

recluirse, encerrarse

Encerrarse en un lugar seguro y cómodo, lejos de otras personas o de los problemas del exterior.

En inglés sencillo: To hide away in a safe, comfortable place, away from other people or outside problems.

• I like to cocoon at home.
• She cocooned in her room after a difficult week.
• They spent the winter cocooning indoors with books and blankets.

Cómo se usa: cocoon in something (He cocooned in his bedroom all weekend.)

Sinónimos: withdraw, retreat

Expresiones frecuentes: cocoon at home, cocoon in something