camello
camel
noun kah-MEH-yoh Rare
Origin: From Latin camelus, from Greek kamelos, ultimately from a Semitic language (Hebrew gamal).
Usage Note
Camello refers specifically to the Bactrian or dromedary camel. In Spanish-speaking cultures it appears in the Epiphany tradition — the Three Kings (los Reyes Magos) arrive on camellos. Colloquially in some Latin American countries camello can mean a difficult task or a grind of work.
Examples
"El camello cruzó el desierto sin agua."
Natural Translation
The camel crossed the desert without water.
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