Ruiseñor (en. Nightingale)

/rwi.seˈɲoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Bird of the order Passeriformes, famous for its melodious song.

Example Sentence: The nightingale sings softly at night.

El ruiseñor canta suavemente durante la noche.

Definition: Symbol of poetry and beauty in literature.

Example Sentence: In many cultures, the nightingale is a symbol of love and beauty.

En muchas culturas, el ruiseñor es un símbolo de amor y belleza.

Definition: Migratory species found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Example Sentence: Nightingales migrate south during the winter.

Los ruiseñores migran hacia el sur durante el invierno.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'luscinia', meaning 'nightingale'.

Phrase: to sing like a nightingale

Meaning: To sing in a very melodious or beautiful way.

cantar como un ruiseñor

Phrase: the nightingale of poetry

Meaning: Refers to an exceptionally talented poet.

el ruiseñor de la poesía

Related Word: song

Description: Musical composition that is sung.

canción

Related Word: melody

Description: Series of musical notes with coherence.

melodía

Related Word: poetry

Description: Art of creating literary works in verse.

poesía

Slang Meaning: Someone who sings very well.

Example: That girl is a nightingale on stage.

Esa chica es un ruiseñor en el escenario.

Slang Meaning: A person who speaks sweetly or charmingly.

Example: That woman has a nightingale's voice.

Esa mujer tiene una voz de ruiseñor.