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    Pájaro (en. Bird)

    /ˈpa.xa.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A vertebrate animal with feathers that can fly.
    The bird sings every morning.
    El pájaro canta todas las mañanas.
    Bird, in general.
    The birds migrate in winter.
    Los pájaros migran en invierno.
    In certain contexts, it refers to an effeminate man.
    That guy is a bird in his way of being.
    Ese chico es un pájaro en su forma de ser.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'passer', which means 'bird' or 'sparrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a bird
    To do something unexpected or surprising.
    dar un pájaro
    a bird in hand
    It refers to a sure benefit instead of an uncertain one.
    pájaro en mano
    crazy bird
    A person who behaves strangely or uncontrollably.
    pájaro loco

    Related Words

    bird shop
    Store where birds and related supplies are sold.
    pajarería
    big ugly bird
    Large or ugly bird.
    pajarraco
    little bird
    Diminutive of bird, used affectionately.
    pajarito

    Slang Meanings

    Homosexual man, used derogatorily.
    Don't talk to me about him, he's a bird.
    No me hables de él, es un pájaro.
    Crazy or eccentric person.
    That guy is a bird, he always has weird ideas.
    Ese tipo es un pájaro, siempre tiene ideas raras.