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nido

nee-dohˈniðo

nest

NounmA1
A simple illustration of a round bird's nest made of twigs, resting securely on a tree branch. Three small blue eggs are visible inside the nest.

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El pájaro carpintero hizo su nido en el tronco de un roble.

A1

The woodpecker made its nest in the trunk of an oak tree.

Es peligroso acercarse al nido cuando hay crías dentro.

A2

It is dangerous to approach the nest when there are young inside.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • madriguera (burrow)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un nido – to build a nest
  • nido de águilas – eagle's nest

home, haven

Also: birthplace
NounmB1
A cozy, small, rounded dwelling with a thatched roof, nestled among soft green hills, illuminated by warm light coming from a single window.

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Después de la universidad, volví a mi nido familiar por un tiempo.

B1

After university, I returned to my family home/haven for a while.

Este pueblo es mi nido; no importa dónde vaya, siempre vuelvo.

B2

This town is my birthplace; no matter where I go, I always return.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • nido de amor – love nest (honeymoon retreat)

hotbed, den

Also: breeding ground
NounmC1formal
A dark, centralized, bowl-shaped depression in the ground from which several simplistic, small, black, spiky shapes are clustered tightly, suggesting a source of trouble.

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La investigación reveló que la oficina era un nido de corrupción.

C1

The investigation revealed that the office was a hotbed of corruption.

El barrio se había convertido en un nido de actividades ilegales.

C2

The neighborhood had become a den of illegal activities.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • nido de víboras – nest of vipers (figurative: group of treacherous people)

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Which sentence uses 'nido' in its most common, literal sense?

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👥 Word Family▼
anidar(to nest) — Verb
nidada(brood/clutch (of eggs)) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *nīdus*, which meant 'nest'. Its meaning has stayed consistent for thousands of years, referring to a safe, sheltered place.

First recorded: Ancient Roman times (via Latin)

Cognates (Related words)

English: nestFrench: nidItalian: nido

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'nido' ever feminine?

No. 'Nido' is always a masculine noun ('el nido'). Even though some nouns ending in '-a' are masculine, and some ending in '-o' are feminine, 'nido' follows the standard pattern for nouns ending in '-o'.

What is the difference between 'nido' and 'hogar' when talking about home?

Both mean 'home,' but 'nido' often emphasizes the cozy, sheltered, or intimate feeling—it’s like your personal retreat. 'Hogar' is broader and means 'hearth' or 'household'—it focuses on the family and the emotional center of the home.