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    Macao (en. Macau)

    /maˈka.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tropical bird of large dimensions, with bright plumage and a curved beak.
    The macaw stands out for its beautiful colors and intelligence.
    El macao destaca por su hermosos colores y su inteligencia.
    A species of parrot, famous for its ability to imitate sounds.
    In the jungle, you can hear the calls of the macaws.
    En la selva se pueden escuchar los gritos de los macao.

    Etymology

    From the Tupi language 'makaú', which refers to parrots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Macaw bank
    A phrase that refers to a place of great wealth or abundance.
    Banco de macao
    To fly like a macaw
    An expression that indicates freedom or carefreeness.
    Volar como un macao

    Related Words

    maca
    Small or short quail from the same family of birds.
    maca
    ara
    Genus of parrots that includes several colorful species.
    ara

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very talkative.
    That girl is a macaw, she doesn’t stop talking.
    Esa chica es un macao, no para de hablar.
    Someone who makes jokes constantly.
    That person is always making jokes, he is a true macaw.
    Esa persona siempre está haciendo chistes, es un verdadero macao.