Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
ornitólogo
Pronunciation
IPA/oɾniˈtoloɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounornithologist
Example
El ornitólogo observó las aves en el parque.
The ornithologist observed the birds in the park.
More examples
El ornitólogo trabaja en un centro de investigación.
The ornithologist works at a research center.
Core concept
Researcher classifying bird species and noting plumage and song.
Common phrases
ser ornitólogo
be an ornithologist
trabajar como ornitólogo
work as an ornithologist
Similar words
observador de aves: Watches and records birds in the field, tracking sightings, identification and behavior.
naturalista: Observes and documents plants, animals and habitats in nature with broad, attentive interest.
biólogo: Investigates living organisms, examining their anatomy, physiology and ecological roles.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional o científico dedicado a observar, clasificar y describir las especies de aves.
Word origin
Formed from Greek ornith- 'bird' plus the suffix -ólogo, from Greek -λόγος 'one who studies', used in Spanish for a specialist in birds.
Usage tips
- Spanish marks gender on this noun, so a female specialist is ornitóloga, and the ending changes from -o to -a when referring to a woman.
Related words
- ornitologíaornithologynoun
- ornitológicoornithologicaladjective