What does "hibernar" mean in English?

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Spanish

hibernar

English

hibernate

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Alternative translations of "hibernar"

overwinter
lie dormant
go dormant

Examples of how to use "hibernar" in Spanish

Spanish
El oso hibernaba en su cueva.
English
The bear was hibernating in its cave.
Spanish
Los osos hibernan en invierno.
English
Bears hibernate in winter.
Spanish
El erizo hibernó bajo las hojas.
English
The hedgehog hibernated under the leaves.
Spanish
Antes, muchos animales hibernaban aquí.
English
In the past, many animals hibernated here.
Spanish
Las tortugas hibernarán cuando llegue el frío.
English
The turtles will hibernate when the cold arrives.

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El oso hibernaba en su cueva.

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