pájaros

PAH-hah-rohs/ˈpaxaɾos/

“pájaros” means “birds” in Spanish (general term for the feathered animal).

birds

Also: fowls

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A simple illustration showing three brightly colored songbirds perched close together on a brown tree branch.

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Por la mañana, siempre escucho a los pájaros cantar.

In the morning, I always hear the birds singing.

Hay muchos pájaros de colores en el parque central.

There are many colorful birds in the central park.

Los pájaros construyen sus nidos en primavera.

Birds build their nests in the spring.

Word Connections

Synonyms

aves (birds (more formal/scientific))

Common Collocations

canto de los pájaros – birdsong (the singing of the birds)
nido de pájaros – bird's nest

Idioms & Expressions

más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando – A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (it's better to have something certain than to risk it for something better but uncertain).

Vocabulary Collections

Birds

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Words that translate to "pájaros" in Spanish:

fowls→

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Quick Quiz: pájaros

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Which sentence correctly uses 'pájaros'?

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👥 Word Family▼

pájaro(bird (singular)) — Noun

pajarito(little bird / birdie) — Noun

pajarera(aviary / birdcage) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

carosclaros

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *passer*, meaning 'sparrow' or 'small bird.' This word evolved into the general term for 'bird' in Spanish.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: pássaroItalian: passero

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pájaros' and 'aves'?

Both words mean 'birds.' 'Pájaros' is the common, everyday word you'll use in casual conversation. 'Aves' is a more formal term, often used in biology, documentaries, or scientific contexts (like 'avian' in English).