Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
papo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpapo/
Meaning
- masculine nouncrop
Example
La gallina metió el grano en su papo.
The hen put the grain in her crop.
More examples
Durante la alimentación, el papo se expande para guardar las semillas.
During feeding, the crop expands to store the seeds.
Core concept
A bird's throat pouch that holds swallowed food temporarily.
Similar words
buche: Expandable throat or chest pouch in birds that temporarily stores swallowed food.
cuello: Outer neck region joining head and body, containing the upper esophagus and muscles for swallowing.
Definition in Spanish
Saco membranoso situado en la parte anterior del esófago de algunas aves, destinado a almacenar temporalmente el alimento.
Word origin
From Latin pappa 'soft food', the Spanish papo developed to name the membranous pouch at the front of a bird's esophagus.
Usage tips
- Mainly technical vocabulary in poultry and veterinary contexts; in everyday Spanish speakers often use la bolsa del esófago or buche instead.
Other meanings
- gular pouchnoun