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    Cristeta (en. Cattleya)

    /kɾis'teta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A small bird with colorful plumage, resembling a hummingbird.
    In the garden, we spotted a cristeta flying among the flowers.
    En el jardín, avistamos una cristeta volando entre las flores.
    It refers to a specific type of bird in the tropical region.
    The cristeta is known for its ability to hover in the air while feeding.
    La cristeta es conocida por su habilidad para flotar en el aire mientras se alimenta.
    Can be used in poetic contexts to refer to the beauty of nature.
    The cristeta symbolizes the fragility of the ecosystem.
    La cristeta simboliza la fragilidad del ecosistema.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, related to terms that describe small birds.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Field cristeta
    It refers to the variety of cristeta that inhabits rural areas.
    Cristeta del campo
    To sing like a cristeta
    Expression used to describe a melodious singing.
    Cantar como una cristeta

    Related Words

    colibrí
    A small bird with bright plumage and the ability to fly backward.
    colibrí
    hummingbird
    English translation of colibrí, often associated with the cristeta.
    hummingbird

    Slang Meanings

    To charmingly attract attention.
    Wearing vibrant outfits is like being a cristeta at a party.
    Usar atuendo vibrante es como ser una cristeta en una fiesta.
    To struggle to make decisions, indecisive.
    Don’t be a cristeta, choose a place to have dinner already.
    No seas cristeta, elige ya un lugar para cenar.