What does pulpo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word pulpo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use pulpo in Spanish.

The word pulpo in Spanish means octopus, bungee cord, elastic cord, octopus. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word pulpo

octopus

nombre masculino (animal marino)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El pulpo es una tapa típica de Galicia.
Octopus is a tapa typical of Galicia.

bungee cord, elastic cord

nombre masculino (cordón elástico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ayúdame a pasar el pulpo para sujetar bien las maletas en la baca.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Help me get this bungee cord around the suitcases, to keep them secure on the roof rack.

octopus

nombre masculino (peyorativo (sobón) (figurative, pejorative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es un pulpo, en cuanto se acerca a una mujer parece que tiene mil manos.
He's an octopus. As soon as he's next to a woman he has to feel her up.

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