casuario
/kaˈswaɾjo/masculine
The English phrase 'cassowary' is translated into Spanish as casuario.
The word refers to a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius.
Meaning: a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈswaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word casuario traces its roots back to the Malay word kasuari, which is the original name for the bird in its native Southeast Asian and Australasian regions.
- Spanish uses the masculine gender el casuario regardless of whether the bird is male or female.
- While English speakers use 'cassowary', a Spanish speaker might also use the term ave corredora to describe the bird's behavior, as 'corredora' means 'runner'.
Examples in context
- El cazuario es endémico de Australia y Nueva Guinea.The cassowary is endemic to Australia and New Guinea.
- El casuario es un ave muy peligrosa.The cassowary is a very dangerous bird.
- El casuario es un ave muy grande.The cassowary is a very large bird.
- He visto un casuario en el zoológico.I have seen a cassowary at the zoo.
- Ese casuario tiene plumas oscuras.That cassowary has dark feathers.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are watching a nature documentary on television.
- Elena¿Qué animal es ese?What animal is that?
- AlejandroEs un casuario impresionante.It is an impressive cassowary.
- ElenaParece muy peligroso.It looks very dangerous.
- AlejandroSí, es un ave muy fuerte.Yes, it is a very strong bird.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cassowary” translations and entries casuario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casuario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
