águila pescadora
/aɡila peskadoɾa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word osprey can be translated into Spanish as águila pescadora, gavilán pescador, guincho or halieto.
Meaning: bird of prey (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| águila pescadora | /aɡila peskadoɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| gavilán pescador | /ɡabilan peskadoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| guincho | /ˈɡint͡ʃo/ | masculine |
| halieto | /aˈljeto/ | masculine |
The phrase refers to the bird of prey known as the osprey.
What does it mean word for word?
The term águila pescadora is a literal translation of the English 'fishing eagle'.
Which one should you use?
halieto is a more technical or scientific way to refer to the bird. guincho is a specific name used in certain areas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
guincho is a regional term for the osprey used in certain Spanish-speaking areas.
How does it change in a sentence?
águila pescadora is a feminine noun, while gavilán pescador, guincho and halieto are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡila peskadoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word águila is feminine, but it uses the masculine article el in the singular, such as el águila, to avoid a clashing sound between two stressed 'a' sounds.
- The word gavilán likely comes from a Gothic root meaning 'fork', which may refer to the bird's talons or the shape of its flight.
- While águila means 'eagle', the word gavilán is often used for hawks or falcons, reflecting how different Spanish-speaking regions categorize birds of prey.
Examples in context
- El águila pescadora es un ave rapaz que se encuentra ampliamente distribuida por las costas españolas.The osprey is a bird of prey that is widely distributed along the Spanish coasts.
- A mí me encanta observar el águila pescadora cada vez que voy a la costa.I love watching the osprey every time I go to the coast.
- Esa águila pescadora tiene un nido muy grande.That osprey has a very large nest.
Example conversation
María and Javier are birdwatching near a coastal lake.
- María¿Ves esa águila pescadora allá arriba?Do you see that osprey up there?
- JavierSí, es una águila pescadora impresionante.Yes, it is an impressive osprey.
- MaríaJavier, está volando hacia el agua.Javier, it is flying towards the water.
- JavierSeguro va a pescar algo.It is surely going to catch something.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “osprey” translations and entries águila pescadora, gavilán pescador, guincho, halieto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gavilán, guincho, halieto, pescador, águila, CC BY-SA 4.0.
