el caracol (noun)

  1. snail
  2. shell (of a snail), spiral shell
  3. curl (of hair)

Los resultados del experimento con caracoles extraordinarios, según el profesor.

The results of the experiment with snails were extraordinary, according to the professor.

Cuando me jubile, me dedicaré a criar caracoles gigantes.

When I retire, I'll dedicate myself to raising giant snails.

Encontré un caracol enorme escondido debajo de una hoja de lechuga.

I found an enormous snail hidden under a lettuce leaf.