Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
avestruz
Pronunciation
IPA/aβesˈtɾuθ/
Meaning
- masculine nounostrich
Example
El avestruz corre muy rápido.
The ostrich runs very fast.
More examples
En el mercado vendían carne de avestruz a buen precio.
At the market they were selling ostrich meat at a good price.
Core concept
A large, fast-running bird with a long neck typical of open dry habitats.
Common phrases
huevo de avestruz
ostrich egg
carne de avestruz
ostrich meat
pluma de avestruz
ostrich feather
Definition in Spanish
Ave de gran tamaño que no puede volar, con cuerpo poderoso y largas patas, típica de zonas abiertas y famosa por su capacidad de carrera.
Word origin
The name comes from Latin avis 'bird' and struthio (ultimately from Greek strouthion), terms used in classical sources for the ostrich.
Usage tips
- The expression hacerse el avestruz or hacer el avestruz means pretending not to see a problem and can sound strong in formal or political contexts.