noun🔗ShareCuervosA bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call."Example Sentence: "This morning, a group of crows sat on the telephone wire outside my window, making their loud, croaking sounds." "Esta mañana, un grupo de cuervos se posó en el cable del teléfono fuera de mi ventana, emitiendo sus fuertes y roncos sonidos.birdanimalnaturebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl canto del galloThe cry of the rooster."The sound of the rooster's crows woke the farmer every morning. "El canto del gallo despertaba al granjero cada mañana.animalsoundbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMariposas cuervoAny of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea."The butterfly garden was full of colour, but the only dark butterflies I saw were the crows, gliding silently between the milkweed plants. "El jardín de mariposas estaba lleno de color, pero las únicas mariposas oscuras que vi fueron las mariposas cuervo, que se deslizaban silenciosamente entre las plantas de algodoncillo.animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePalanca, barra de uñaA bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar."The construction worker used two crows to pry apart the old wooden planks. "El trabajador de la construcción usó dos palancas para separar las viejas tablas de madera.materialutensilitembuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorvusA gangplank (corvus) used by the Ancient Roman navy to board enemy ships."The history book described how the Roman navy used the crows to secure victory by boarding enemy vessels. "El libro de historia describía cómo la armada romana usaba el corvus para asegurar la victoria abordando los barcos enemigos.militarynauticalweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMesenterio(among butchers) The mesentery of an animal."The butcher carefully separated the crows from the rest of the beef carcass. "El carnicero separó cuidadosamente el mesenterio del resto de la canal de la carne de res.animalfoodpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÁguila, emblema de rango militarThe emblem of an eagle, a sign of military rank."On his military uniform, the colonel wore silver crows, indicating his rank. "En su uniforme militar, el coronel llevaba águilas plateadas, lo que indicaba su rango.militarysignheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCantar (el gallo), cacarearTo make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance."The little boy crows with delight every time his dad throws him in the air. "El niño pequeño cacarea de alegría cada vez que su padre lo lanza al aire.soundanimalbirdactionnatureemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCantar, jactarseTo shout in exultation or defiance; to brag."He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards."Ha estado jactándose todo el día de haber ganado el juego de cartas.attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProbar la cañaTo test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it."The oboist crows the reed before the concert to make sure it's vibrating properly. "El oboísta prueba la caña antes del concierto para asegurarse de que vibra correctamente.musictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading