pájaros
/paxaɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "birds" is translated into Spanish as pájaros.
The word pájaros refers to feathered animals that fly and lay eggs.
Which one should you use?
While pájaros is the common word for birds, aves is the more technical or biological term used in scientific contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is el pájaro. To say "the birds", you must use the masculine plural article los pájaros.
How do you pronounce it?
/paxaɾos/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean regions, the word pájaro is used as a general term for any flying animal, including bats, even though they are mammals.
- The word pájaro is closely related to the Spanish verb pajarear, which means to idle or to wander aimlessly, as if one were following birds around.
- In Spain, calling someone a pájaro can imply they are a trickster or a cunning person rather than just comparing them to a bird.
Examples in context
- Tom odia los pájaros.Tom hates birds.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for pájaros.Tatoeba #10243719 by Shishir, translation #9940776 by CK
- Los pájaros son rojos.The birds are red.This sentence describes the color of los pájaros.Tatoeba #3191716 by cueyayotl, translation #3165947 by shekitten
- Los pájaros toman agua.Birds drink water.This sentence illustrates the action of los pájaros drinking water.Tatoeba #4566091 by DarkHollow, translation #4565987 by mervert1
- 171 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are walking in a park.
- ElenaMira esos pájaros en el árbol.Look at those birds in the tree.
- JavierSon muy hermosos, Elena.They are very beautiful, Elena.
- Elena¿Escuchas el canto de los pájaros?Do you hear the birds singing?
- JavierSí, es un sonido relajante.Yes, it is a relaxing sound.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
