Pingüinos (en. Penguins)

/piŋˈɡwinos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Birds that primarily inhabit the southern hemisphere, known for their distinctive shape and aquatic habitats.

Penguins are excellent swimmers and spend a lot of time in the water.

Los pingüinos son excelentes nadadores y pasan mucho tiempo en el agua.

An animal that is a symbol of adaptation to cold and ice.

Penguins adapt their behavior to survive in extreme conditions.

Los pingüinos adaptan su comportamiento para sobrevivir en condiciones extremas.

A species that groups in large colonies during the breeding season.

During the breeding season, penguins gather in large colonies.

Durante la época de cría, los pingüinos se reúnen en grandes colonias.

From the English term 'penguin', which likely originates from the Welsh term 'pen gwyn', meaning 'white head'.

Galápagos penguins

A specific species of penguin that inhabits the Galápagos Islands.

pingüinos de Galápagos

to walk like a penguin

Expression referring to walking awkwardly or uncoordinatedly.

pasear como pingüino

to be a penguin

It is used colloquially to describe a person who is clumsy or problematic in their decisions.

ser un pingüino

spheniscidae

Family of birds where penguins are classified.

spheniscidae

oceans

The habitats in which penguins typically live and seek food.

oceanos

Someone who feels out of place or strange in a situation.

Upon arriving at the party, I felt like a penguin in the desert.

Al llegar a la fiesta, me sentí como un pingüino en el desierto.

A fun way to refer to a person who has had a slip or fall.

When he fell on the dance floor, everyone started shouting 'look at the penguin!'

Cuando se cayó en la pista de baile, todos empezaron a gritar '¡mira al pingüino!'