This is the 5891st most frequent Spanish word.
tortuga
Tortoise or turtle.
Here, 'tortuga' is used as a noun to refer to the animal.
La tortuga camina lentamente hacia el agua.
The turtle walks slowly towards the water.
In this case, 'tortuga' is used metaphorically to indicate someone moving slowly, as turtles are known for their slow movement.
Se mueve como una tortuga cuando tiene sueño.
He moves like a turtle when he's sleepy.
Here, 'tortuga' refers to the protagonist animal character of Aesop's fable, emphasizing its qualities like perseverance and patience.