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    Pavo (en. Turkey)

    /ˈpa.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A terrestrial bird of the Phasianidae family, native to America.
    The turkey is a symbol of Thanksgiving in the United States.
    El pavo es un símbolo de la Thanksgiving en Estados Unidos.
    Meat from this bird.
    I am going to prepare a roasted turkey for dinner.
    Voy a preparar un pavo asado para la cena.

    Etymology

    From Latin *pāvō, pāvōnis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be naive
    To do something silly or ridiculous.
    dar pavo
    to walk like a turkey
    To walk clumsily or uncoordinated.
    andar como un pavo
    to be foolish
    To be distracted or inattentive.
    estar como un pavo

    Related Words

    turkey pan
    Container where the turkey is cooked.
    pavera
    young turkey
    Young or small turkey.
    pavito
    to pave
    To cover with pavement, although not directly related.
    pavimentar

    Slang Meanings

    A foolish or clumsy person.
    Don't be a turkey, think things through better.
    No seas pavo, piensa mejor las cosas.
    Someone who is always easily led or manipulated.
    That guy is a turkey, he always says yes to everything.
    Ese chico es un pavo, siempre dice que sí a todo.