Pluma (en. Feather)

/ˈpluma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Object used for writing, usually with ink.

I wrote the letter with an old pen.

Escribí la carta con una pluma antigua.

Decorative element of some garments or accessories.

The feather in his hat gave him a distinctive touch.

La pluma en su sombrero le daba un toque distintivo.

Long feathered appendage that certain birds have.

The bird had vibrant colored feathers.

El pájaro tenía plumas de colores vibrantes.

From Latin 'pluma', which means 'feather, hair in birds'.

golden feather

Refers to someone who writes very well.

pluma de oro

to give free rein to the pen

To write without restrictions or censorship.

dar rienda suelta a la pluma

pen and paper

Reference to the basic elements of writing.

pluma y papel

ink

Liquid colored substance used for writing or printing.

tinta

writing

The action of writing or the art of expressing thoughts in a medium.

escritura

paper

Material used for writing, printing, or communicating.

papel

Refers to a person who enjoys writing.

Juan is a pen, he always has a diary in hand.

Juan es un pluma, siempre tiene un diario en mano.

In some contexts, it is used to refer to an unrecognized writer.

That pen doesn't have the talent he thinks he does.

Ese pluma no tiene el talento que piensa.