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

pájaros

PAH-hah-rohs

nounmA1

birds?general term for the feathered animal

Also:fowls?less common, sometimes used in older or literary contexts

📝 In Action

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).

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

'Pájaros' is the plural form of the singular masculine noun 'pájaro' (bird). Since the singular form ends in a vowel ('o'), you only need to add an '-s' to make it plural.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "La pájaros"

Correction: Los pájaros. 'Pájaro' is always a masculine noun, so you must use the masculine article 'los' when it's plural.

⭐ Usage Tips

Singular vs. Plural

If you are referring to a single bird, use 'un pájaro'. If you are talking about groups or birds in general, use 'los pájaros'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pájaros

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'pájaros'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

pájaro(bird (singular)) - noun

pajarito(little bird / birdie) - noun

pajarera(aviary / birdcage) - noun

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).