Nidos (en. Nests)

[niðos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure or place where birds lay their eggs.
The swallow's nest is made of mud and straw.
El nido de la golondrina está hecho de barro y pajas.
Any type of shelter or space where the young are protected.
Nests of various animals can be found in trees.
Los nidos de varios animales pueden encontrarse en los árboles.
Metaphor for a place of safety or affection.
Home is the nest where we grow up and feel safe.
El hogar es el nido donde crecemos y nos sentimos seguros.

Etymology

From Latin 'nidus', meaning 'nest' or 'refuge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love nest
A romantic place where couples feel comfortable.
nido de amor
family nest
The home, especially where children are raised.
nido familiar
to build a nest
To settle in a place, especially in the context of starting a family.
hacer nido

Related Words

to nest
To build a nest.
nidar
nesting
Process of building nests.
nidificación
niddy
Adjective that describes something that resembles a nest.
nidoso

Slang Meanings

A place where a person feels comfortable and safe.
The bar has become my favorite nest.
El bar se ha convertido en mi nido favorito.
A gathering of friends in a private place.
This weekend, we're going to make a nest at Carlos's house.
Este fin de semana, vamos a hacer un nido en casa de Carlos.