nictitates

[US]/ˈnɪktɪteɪts/
[UK]/ˈnɪk təˌteɪts/

Translation

v. a parpadear o guiñar el ojo

Phrases & Collocations

nictitates reflexively

nictitates reflexivamente

nictitates frequently

nictitates frecuentemente

nictitates involuntarily

nictitates involuntariamente

nictitates during sleep

nictitates durante el sueño

nictitates when startled

nictitates al sobresaltarse

nictitates in response

nictitates en respuesta

nictitates under stress

nictitates bajo estrés

nictitates to moisten

nictitates para humedecer

nictitates as reflex

nictitates como reflejo

Example Sentences

the cat nictitates when it feels threatened.

El gato parpadea cuando se siente amenazado.

birds often nictitate to keep their eyes moist.

Los pájaros a menudo parpadean para mantener sus ojos húmedos.

when the dog nictitates, it shows relaxation.

Cuando el perro parpadea, muestra relajación.

the rabbit nictitates quickly when scared.

El conejo parpadea rápidamente cuando tiene miedo.

some reptiles nictitate to communicate with others.

Algunos reptiles parpadean para comunicarse con otros.

during the presentation, she mentioned how nictitates occur.

Durante la presentación, mencionó cómo ocurren los parpadeos.

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