cóndor
/ˈkondoɾ/
The Spanish word for "condor" is cóndor.
This term refers to the large vulture found in the mountains of South America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is cóndor and the plural form is cóndores.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkondoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Andean folklore, the cóndor is seen as a messenger between the world of humans and the world of the gods.
- The word cóndor is a loanword from Classical Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire.
- In several South American countries, the cóndor is a national symbol appearing on official coats of arms and currency.
Examples in context
- El cóndor es considerado una especie en peligro de extinción.The condor is considered an endangered species.
- Los cóndores son aves muy grandes y majestuosas.Condors are very large and majestic birds.
- El cóndor vuela muy alto.The condor flies very high.
- Vi un cóndor en las montañas.I saw a condor in the mountains.
- El cóndor es un ave impresionante.The condor is an impressive bird.
Example conversation
Two friends are hiking in the Andes mountains.
- Elena¡Mira allá arriba, Mateo!Look up there, Mateo!
- MateoEs un cóndor enorme.It is a huge condor.
- ElenaEs increíble verlo de cerca.It is incredible to see it up close.
- MateoSí, es un momento especial.Yes, it is a special moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cóndor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cóndor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
