fénix
mythical bird
In Mexican Spanish the mythical bird is fénix, with an accent on the first e. The Arizona city is normally written Phoenix as in English.
Meaning: mythical bird and Arizona city (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| fénix | mythical bird |
| Phoenix | city, Arizona |
El ave fénix is the bird that rises from its ashes. People use it for someone who recovers after a hard time.
How do you pronounce it?
Say FÉ-nix, with the stress on the first syllable and a clear x like "ks".
Did you know?
- The common phrase renacer como el ave fénix is used in Spanish for a full comeback.
Examples in context
- El ave fénix renace de sus cenizas.The phoenix is reborn from its ashes.
- Viajamos a Phoenix en autobús.We traveled to Phoenix by bus.
- Ese equipo resurgió como el ave fénix.That team rose again like a phoenix.
Example conversation
Rodrigo tells his teacher Ana about a story he read in class in Mérida.
- RodrigoMaestra, leí sobre el ave fénix.Teacher, I read about the phoenix.
- Ana¿Y qué te pareció?And what did you think?
- RodrigoMe gustó que renace de sus cenizas.I liked that it is reborn from its ashes.
