English–Spanish
“quail” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/koðoɾˈniθ/
Example
Vi una codorniz en el jardín.
I saw a quail in the garden.
How to say “quail” in Spanish
“Quail” in Spanish is codorniz.
Small plump game bird that lays tiny eggs and is valued for its meat.
Example sentences with codorniz
Compré huevos de codorniz en el mercado.
I bought quail eggs at the market.
Tips for using codorniz
- Menus and recipes often list codorniz whole or as huevos de codorniz, and dishes frequently state whether the bird is served whole or only the eggs.