How to Say "dove" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dove” is “paloma” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the white bird representing peace
Examples
Hay muchas palomas en la plaza de la ciudad.
There are many pigeons in the city square.
La paloma blanca es un símbolo de paz.
The white dove is a symbol of peace.
Gender of the word
This word is always feminine ('la paloma'), even if the bird is male. To specify a male bird, you say 'la paloma macho'.
Pigeon vs. Dove
Mistake: “Trying to find two different Spanish words for pigeon and dove.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'paloma' covers both birds. Context tells you if it's a 'pigeon' or a 'dove'.
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