codorniz
/kodoɾˈniθ/feminine
The English word quail is translated into Spanish as codorniz.
codorniz refers to any of several small game birds.
Meaning: any of several small game birds (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, quail can be referred to as perdiz.
How does it change in a sentence?
codorniz is a feminine noun, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la codorniz). The plural form of codorniz is codornices.
How do you pronounce it?
/kodoɾˈniθ/
Did you know?
- Spanish folk poetry occasionally uses codorniz as a metaphor for a timid or fragile person.
- In Spanish cuisine, huevos de codorniz are a popular 'tapa' and gourmet appetizer, appearing far more frequently on menus than they do in English-speaking countries.
- The term codorniz finds its roots in the Latin word 'cōturnīcem', which was used to identify this specific bird during the Roman Empire.
Examples in context
- Prefiero los huevos de codorniz.I prefer quail eggs.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for codorniz eggs.Tatoeba #979154 by hayastan, translation #4010381 by mervert1
- Un huevo de codorniz pesa de media 10 gramos.A quail egg weighs on average 10 grams.This sentence is useful for stating the average weight of a codorniz egg.Tatoeba #979930 by Shishir, translation #13295099 by araneo
- Los huevos de gallina son más ricos en vitamina A que los huevos de codorniz.Chicken eggs are richer in vitamin A than quail eggs.This sentence is useful for comparing the vitamin A content of chicken eggs and codorniz eggs.Tatoeba #979145 by Shishir, translation #9241117 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gustaría preparar una deliciosa codorniz al horno.I'd like to prepare a delicious baked quail.
- El ave codorniz es conocida por su carne tierna y sabrosa.The quail is known for its tender and flavorful meat.
- Los polluelos de codorniz son adorables.Quail chicks are adorable.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- JavierMira, tienen codorniz al horno.Look, they have roasted quail.
- SofíaNo sabía que servían codorniz aquí.I didn't know they served quail here.
- JavierParece un plato muy rico.It looks like a very tasty dish.
- SofíaTienes razón, vamos a pedirlo.You're right, let's order it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quail” translations and entries codorniz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries codorniz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
