How to Say "raven" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “raven” is “cuervo” — A2 level.
Examples
Un cuervo negro se posó en la ventana.
A black raven landed on the window.
Los cuervos son conocidos por ser pájaros muy inteligentes.
Ravens are known for being very intelligent birds.
En el cuento, el cuervo habla con el protagonista.
In the story, the raven speaks with the main character.
One Word for Both Genders
In Spanish, 'cuervo' is used for both male and female birds. To specify, you say 'el cuervo macho' (the male raven) or 'el cuervo hembra' (the female raven). The word itself doesn't change to 'cuerva'.
Sound and Spelling
The 'v' in cuervo sounds exactly like a 'b' in English. It's a soft sound where your lips barely touch.
Using 'Cuerva' for Females
Mistake: “La cuerva está en el nido.”
Correction: El cuervo hembra está en el nido. Use 'el cuervo' regardless of the bird's sex.
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