pavo real
/pabo ɾeal/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for peacock is pavo real. Wiktionary also lists pavorreal and pavo ruan.
Meaning: pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pavo real | /pabo ɾeal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| pavorreal | /paboreˈal/ | masculine |
| pavo ruan | /pabo ɾwan/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| pavón | /paˈbon/ | masculine |
The term refers to the pheasant of the genera Pavo and Afropavo.
What does it mean word for word?
The term pavo real literally translates to 'royal turkey'.
Which one should you use?
pavo real is the most common term for a peacock, whereas pavo alone refers to a turkey. The two words in pavo real can also be written as a single word, pavorreal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
pavón is a common synonym for peacock used in certain Spanish-speaking regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided, including pavo real, pavorreal, pavo ruan and pavón, are masculine nouns.
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Examples in context
- Hay un pavo real en el patio.There's a peacock in the courtyard.This sentence shows how to state the location of a pavo real.Tatoeba #6060589 by albrusgher, translation #1482609 by Spamster
- Estás más orgulloso que un pavo real.You are prouder than a peacock.This sentence uses pavo real in a comparison regarding pride.Tatoeba #6060582 by albrusgher, translation #4359852 by Tjagotje
- El plumaje de ese pavo real es asombroso.The plumage on that peacock is amazing.This sentence describes the plumage of a pavo real.Tatoeba #6060594 by albrusgher, translation #2418618 by orcrist
- El jardín del palacio real está lleno de pavos reales, magníficas aves que deslumbran con sus hermosas plumas.The garden of the royal palace is full of peacocks, magnificent birds that dazzle with their beautiful feathers.
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Example conversation
At a local zoo, Javier and Lucía are watching the birds.
- JavierMira, ese pavo real es muy grande.Look, that peacock is very large.
- LucíaEs hermoso, Javier.It is beautiful, Javier.
- JavierSu cola es de un color azul brillante.Its tail is a bright blue color.
- LucíaMe encanta ver al pavo real bailar.I love watching the peacock dance.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peacock” translations and entries pavo real, pavorreal, pavón, 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 pavo, pavón, real, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
