tentakulo
tentákulo with stress marks
tentacle
Usage Note
Tentakulo, from Spanish 'tentáculo', refers to the flexible limb-like appendage of sea creatures such as octopuses and squids. It is used in science education and in culinary contexts, as squid and octopus (pusit and pugita) are popular in Filipino seafood dishes.
Examples
" Walo ang tentakulo ng pugita. "
Natural Translation
The octopus has eight tentacles.
Literal Translation
Eight the tentacle of octopus.
" Mahaba ang tentakulo ng pusit. "
Natural Translation
The tentacle of the squid is long.
Literal Translation
Long the tentacle of squid.
" Gamit ang malalakas nitong tentakulo, mabilis na hinawakan ng pugita ang kanyang biktima sa ilalim ng bato. "
Natural Translation
Using its strong tentacles, the octopus quickly grabbed its prey under the rock.
Literal Translation
Using the strong its tentacle, quick grabbed of octopus the its victim at under of rock.
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