Spanish word

ornitología

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾnitoloˈxia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounornithology

Example

¿Te interesa la ornitología?

Are you interested in ornithology?

Illustration for ornitología (ornithology)

More examples

Hablamos de la ornitología durante la reunión y compartimos fotos de aves.

We talked about ornithology during the meeting and shared bird photos.

Core concept

Ornithologist sketching a bird's plumage and comparing field notes.

Common phrases

  • hablar de la ornitología

    talk about ornithology

  • leer sobre la ornitología

    read about ornithology

  • aprender sobre la ornitología

    learn about ornithology

Similar words

observación de aves: Watching birds in the field and recording their species and behavior.
avistamiento de aves: Spotting distant birds and confirming their identity by sight.
aves: Feathered animals with wings and beaks.

Definition in Spanish

Disciplina dedicada al estudio de las aves, incluyendo su ecología, comportamiento y clasificación.

Word origin

The Spanish term derives from Greek ornith- 'bird' plus -logía 'study', and it designates the scientific field focused on bird ecology, behavior, and classification.

Usage tips

  • It is mainly a formal or academic term, so in casual speech speakers usually say aves or pájaros instead of ornitología.

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