English–Spanish

“pigeon house” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/paloˈmaɾ/

Example

Hay un palomar cerca de la iglesia.

There is a pigeon house near the church.

Illustration for palomar (pigeon house)

How to say “pigeon house” in Spanish

“Pigeon house” in Spanish is palomar.

Long shed or loft fitted with shelves of small compartments for nesting pigeons.

Full entry for palomar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with palomar

Fuimos a ver palomas en el palomar del parque.

We went to see pigeons in the pigeon house in the park.

Tips for using palomar

  • Avoid translating palomar as 'pigeonhole' in English, since that suggests metaphorical categorization; use dovecote or palomar for an architectural pigeon house.

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