English–Spanish
“nightingale” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/rwiseˈɲoɾ/
Example
Anoche escuché a un ruiseñor.
Last night I heard a nightingale.
How to say “nightingale” in Spanish
“Nightingale” in Spanish is ruiseñor.
A small songbird heard singing at night.
Example sentences with ruiseñor
Por la mañana, un ruiseñor cantó junto al balcón.
In the morning, a nightingale sang beside the balcony.
Tips for using ruiseñor
- Often used in poetry and song as a metaphor for someone with a beautiful singing voice, and the letter ñ is required for correct pronunciation.