Spanish Conversation · Level 6
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Spanish word
nido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈniðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounnest
Example
El pájaro volvió a su nido.
The bird returned to its nest.
More examples
Hallaron un nido de avispas junto a la puerta.
They found a wasp nest by the door.
Core concept
Small sheltered hollow lined with twigs or soft down where birds and other animals rear their young.
Common phrases
nido de avispas
wasp nest
nido en el ático
nest in the attic
Similar words
casa: Permanent dwelling where people live, sleep, and store belongings.
refugio: Short-term refuge providing safety from threats or severe weather.
Definition in Spanish
Lugar físico donde animales cuidan a sus crías y también uso figurado para un espacio o situación que favorece el desarrollo de una actividad o de problemas.
Word origin
From Latin nidus 'nest', Spanish nido originally named the physical structure that holds eggs and young and later extended to mean any place that fosters activities, ideas, or problems.
Usage tips
- When nido appears with de (for example nido de corrupción) it commonly signals the figurative 'hotbed' sense and surrounding words indicate whether the meaning is literal or metaphorical.
Other meanings
- hotbednoun
Related words
- anidarnestverb
- anidadonestedadjective