grulla
/ˈɡɾuʝa/
The English phrase "crane bird" is translated into Spanish as grulla.
grulla refers to a large bird characterized by its long legs and long neck, which can be found in many different regions of the world.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of grulla is grullas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾuʝa/
Did you know?
- The word grulla is a linguistic doublet of the word grúa, which is the Spanish word for the construction machine used to lift heavy objects.
Examples in context
- El parque nacional es famoso por sus hermosas grullas.The national park is famous for its beautiful cranes.
- Vi una grulla en el lago.I saw a crane in the lake.
- La grulla es un ave elegante.The crane is an elegant bird.
- Hay una grulla en el campo.There is a crane in the field.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are walking through a nature reserve.
- Daniel¿Ves aquella grulla allá?Do you see that crane over there?
- LucíaSí, es una grulla muy grande.Yes, it is a very large crane.
- DanielEs increíble verla de cerca.It is incredible to see it up close.
- LucíaEs un momento muy especial.It is a very special moment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry grulla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grulla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
