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"Bird" in Spanish: pájaro
el pájaro
Note: also: el ave
A bird is el pájaro (PAH-hah-roh). It is masculine: un pájaro, los pájaros. El ave is more formal or scientific.
In a park
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How to pronounce pájaro
Say it
PAH-hah-roh
/ˈpa.xa.ɾo/
PAH-hah-roh. Stress PAH. Soft j like English h. Say pájaro clearly.
"Bird" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pájaro | the bird Everyday word for a bird. | Everyday word for a bird. |
| el ave | the bird (formal) Labels, biology, or poetic tone. | Labels, biology, or poetic tone. |
| los pájaros | the birds Plural of pájaro. | Plural of pájaro. |
| el pájaro cantor | songbird Describing birds that sing. | Describing birds that sing. |
How to use pájaro in real life
- 1In a park
Mira ese pájaro en el árbol.
Look at that bird in the tree.
Ese pájaro points to one bird.
- 2Morning sounds
Los pájaros cantan temprano.
The birds sing early.
Los pájaros is the plural.
- 3At a zoo
Hay un pájaro de colores.
There is a colorful bird.
Un pájaro for one bird.
Mistakes English speakers make with pájaro
Incorrect: La pájaro canta alto.
Correct: El pájaro canta alto.
Pájaro is masculine. Use el pájaro.
Incorrect: Vi muchos aves pequeños.
Correct: Vi muchos pájaros pequeños.
Everyday speech prefers pájaros. Ave is often more formal.
Good to know
Pájaro is the daily word in Latin America for a bird you see outside. Ave appears on signs; kids still say pájaro. Kids often say mira el pájaro first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching birds in a park
ChatPal
¿Ves el pájaro azul?
Do you see the blue bird?
You
Sí. Ese pájaro canta mucho.
Yes. That bird sings a lot.
ChatPal
Hay más en el árbol.
There are more in the tree.
You
Qué bonito el parque hoy.
How nice the park is today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bird" in Spanish
Is pájaro masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el pájaro, un pájaro, los pájaros.
What is the difference between pájaro and ave?
Pájaro is everyday. Ave is more formal or scientific.
How do you pronounce pájaro?
PAH-hah-roh. The j sounds like English h.
How do I say birds in the plural?
Los pájaros. Keep the accent on pá.
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