pájaro del trueno
/paxaɾo del tɾweno/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "thunderbird" is translated into Spanish as pájaro del trueno.
This noun refers to the mythological bird.
Meaning: mythological bird (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pájaro (bird), del (of the) and trueno (thunder).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because pájaro is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine definite article el when referring to the specific mythological creature, as in el pájaro del trueno.
How do you pronounce it?
/paxaɾo del tɾweno/
Did you know?
- The word pájaro actually traces its lineage back to the Latin word for 'sparrow', meaning the mythological creature is etymologically linked to a common garden bird.
- In Spanish, trueno refers to the sound of thunder, while the flash of light is rayo.
- While pájaro is the common word for bird, Spanish uses ave for more formal or scientific contexts, such as describing mythical species.
Examples in context
- El mito del "pájaro de trueno" ha sido transmitido a través de generaciones.The myth of the "thunderbird" has been passed down through generations.
- El pájaro del trueno es una criatura legendaria.The thunderbird is a legendary creature.
- Leí un libro sobre el pájaro del trueno.I read a book about the thunderbird.
- ¿Has visto alguna vez al pájaro del trueno en un dibujo?Have you ever seen the thunderbird in a drawing?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at indigenous art in a museum.
- ElenaMira este tótem, Daniel. Es un pájaro del trueno.Look at this totem, Daniel. It is a thunderbird.
- DanielEs impresionante. ¿Qué poderes tiene?It's impressive. What powers does it have?
- ElenaDicen que el pájaro del trueno crea tormentas.They say the thunderbird creates storms.
- DanielQué historia tan fascinante.What a fascinating story.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thunderbird” translations, 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 del, pájaro, trueno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
