Spanish Conversation · Level 195
15 words
Spanish word
cóndor
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkondoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncondor
Example
En el zoológico hay dos cóndores.
There are two condors in the zoo.
More examples
Las alas del cóndor pueden medir más de tres metros.
Condor's wings can measure more than three meters.
Core concept
Large New World vulture that soars over mountains and canyons with very wide wings.
Common phrases
las alas del cóndor
condor's wings
el cóndor de los Andes
the Andean condor
Similar words
ave: Feathered, winged animal that typically flies; any bird in general.
pájaro: Relatively small bird commonly seen in gardens, trees, and near houses.
águila: Large diurnal raptor that uses a hooked beak and strong talons to catch prey.
buitre: Large scavenging bird that finds and eats mainly carcasses and other dead animals.
Definition in Spanish
Ave neotropical de gran envergadura conocida por sus alas anchas y su presencia en zonas montañosas y cañones, con vuelo sostenido y planeador.
Word origin
From Quechua kuntur and Aymara kunturi, Spanish cóndor developed as the common name for the large Andean vulture.
Usage tips
- The written accent on the ó marks stress on the first syllable (CÓN-dor), which clarifies the pronunciation in conversation.