canto de los grillos
/kanto de los ɡɾiʝos/from spelling rules
The phrase for "crickets chirping" in Spanish is canto de los grillos.
This phrase refers specifically to the sound made by crickets.
Did you know?
- The word grillo in Spanish can refer to the insect, but it is also the word for 'shackles' or 'manacles' used on prisoners.
- While English speakers use 'crickets' to signal an awkward silence, Spanish speakers often use the phrase silencio sepulcral to describe a heavy or dead silence.
- While canto de los grillos refers to the sound, the word canto also has a completely different etymological origin meaning a 'corner' or 'edge', such as the edge of a wheel.
Examples in context
- Me encanta el canto de los grillos.I love the chirping of the crickets.
- El canto de los grillos es muy relajante.The chirping of the crickets is very relaxing.
- Escuchamos el canto de los grillos en el campo.We listen to the chirping of the crickets in the countryside.
Example conversation
María and Javier are sitting on a porch at night.
- María¿Escuchas el canto de los grillos, Javier?Do you hear the chirping of the crickets, Javier?
- JavierSí, es un sonido muy tranquilo.Yes, it is a very peaceful sound.
- MaríaMe gusta mucho este ambiente.I really like this atmosphere.
- JavierA mí también, María.Me too, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries canto, de, los, CC BY-SA 4.0.
