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    Cuervo (en. Raven)

    /ˈkweɾβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An omnivorous bird, large in size, with a black shiny plumage.
    The crow flew high over the forest.
    El cuervo voló alto sobre el bosque.
    An animal considered a symbol of bad luck in some cultures.
    We saw a crow on the road, and I remembered the superstition.
    Vimos un cuervo en el camino y recordé la superstición.
    A character or figure that exhibits negative or sinister behaviors.
    That neighborhood crow is always causing trouble.
    Ese cuervo del barrio siempre está causando problemas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'corvus', which means 'crow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    A dead crow has no limits.
    It refers to not taking advantage of another's misfortune.
    a cuervo muerto, no hay tope
    to have crow's eyes
    It indicates that someone has a cunning or malicious look.
    tener ojos de cuervo
    like a crow in the pen
    An expression used to describe someone who is out of their usual environment.
    como cuervo en el corral

    Related Words

    corvid
    Family of birds to which the crow belongs.
    córvido
    jackdaw
    A bird similar to the crow, with black plumage.
    grajo
    bass
    A term used to refer to a fish, but can also be used metaphorically.
    corvina

    Slang Meanings

    To express distrust or bad faith towards someone.
    Don't trust him, he's a crow.
    No confíes en él, es un cuervo.
    Referring to a person who always shows up at a place of conflict or trouble.
    He always shows up like a crow when there are messes.
    Siempre aparece como un cuervo cuando hay líos.