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halcón

al-KOHN/alˈkon/

“halcón” means “falcon” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

falcon

Also: hawk
NounmA2
A detailed illustration of a falcon perched on a wooden branch with sharp eyes and patterned feathers.

📝 In Action

El halcón vuela muy alto para buscar su presa.

A2

The falcon flies very high to look for its prey.

Tienes ojos de halcón; nada se te escapa.

B1

You have eyes like a hawk; nothing gets past you.

Vimos un halcón peregrino en el acantilado.

B2

We saw a peregrine falcon on the cliff.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ave de rapiña (bird of prey)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ojo de halcón – hawk-eye (sharp vision)
  • halcón peregrino – peregrine falcon
  • vuelo del halcón – flight of the falcon

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un halcón – to be very observant or have a keen eye for detail

hawk

NounmB2
A fierce-looking bird of prey with wings spread wide, symbolizing a sharp and aggressive political stance.

📝 In Action

Los halcones del partido presionan para aumentar el presupuesto militar.

B2

The party hawks are pushing to increase the military budget.

En política, a menudo hay un conflicto entre halcones y palomas.

C1

In politics, there is often a conflict between hawks and doves.

Su postura como halcón lo hace popular entre los sectores más conservadores.

C1

His stance as a hawk makes him popular among the most conservative sectors.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • belicista (warmonger)
  • intransigente (hardliner)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • halcones y palomas – hawks and doves
  • política de halcones – hawkish policy

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "halcón" in Spanish:

falcon→hawk→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: halcón

Question 1 of 3

If you are in a meeting and someone calls a politician a 'halcón', what do they mean?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
halconería(falconry) — Noun
halconero(falconer) — Noun
halconazo(a historical violent event (Mexico)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
balcóncorazóncampeón
📚 Etymology▼

From the Late Latin word 'falco', which likely comes from 'falx' (meaning 'sickle') because of the curved shape of the bird's claws and beak.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: falconFrench: fauconItalian: falco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 'H' in halcón pronounced?

No, in Spanish the letter 'H' is always silent. It sounds like it starts with the 'a' sound.

Is 'halcón' the same as 'águila'?

No. While both are birds of prey, an 'águila' is an eagle (usually larger), and a 'halcón' is a falcon.

What does 'ojo de halcón' mean?

It means 'hawk-eye.' It's used to describe someone who has excellent vision or is very good at noticing small details.