Ruiseñores (en. Nightingales)

/ruizeˈnoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a type of bird found in natural environments, known for its melodious song.
Nightingales fill the air with their song in spring.
Los ruiseñores llenan el aire con su canto en la primavera.
It can also poetically refer to a symbol of beauty and serenity.
In the poem, the nightingale represents freedom.
En el poema, el ruiseñor representa la libertad.
In some cultures, the nightingale is a symbol of love and longing.
It is said that nightingales sing only for those who are in love.
Se dice que los ruiseñores cantan solo para aquellos que están enamorados.

Etymology

The term 'nightingale' comes from the Latin 'luscinia', which means 'nightingale'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing like a nightingale
To sing in a very beautiful and melodious way.
cantar como un ruiseñor
to be a nightingale
To be someone who shares and expresses their feelings through music or poetry.
ser un ruiseñor
the song of the nightingale
A symbol of beauty and joy in nature.
el canto del ruiseñor

Related Words

melody
A musical composition or song that has a harmonious rhythm.
melodía
nature
The set of living beings and non-living elements that make up the environment.
naturaleza
song
The act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
canto

Slang Meanings

Someone who sings very well.
That guy is a nightingale, he always surprises me with his voice at karaoke.
Ese chico es un ruiseñor, siempre me sorprende con su voz en el karaoke.
A person who expresses themselves very poetically.
Don’t be such a nightingale, sometimes you need to be more direct.
No seas tan ruiseñor, a veces hay que ser más directo.