What does "calavera" mean in English?

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Spanish

calavera

English

skull

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Alternative translations of "calavera"

dead person
jolly roger
sugar skull
skeleton

Examples of how to use "calavera" in Spanish

Spanish
Encontraron una calavera humana.
English
They found a human skull.
Spanish
La calavera está sobre la mesa.
English
The skull is on the table.
Spanish
Vi una calavera de azúcar ayer.
English
I saw a sugar skull yesterday.
Spanish
Pintamos una calavera para la ofrenda.
English
We painted a skull for the offering.
Spanish
¿La calavera parece real o falsa?
English
Does the skull look real or fake?

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Encontraron una calavera humana.

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