noun🔗ShareBúhoAny of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing."The owl hooted softly from the tall oak tree outside the classroom window. "El búho ululó suavemente desde el alto roble fuera de la ventana del aula.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBúho, persona sabia(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active."The new teacher was an owl, always quiet and thoughtful during lessons. "El nuevo profesor era un búho, siempre callado y pensativo durante las lecciones.personcharacteranimalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBúhoThe owl pigeon."The owl pigeon, a rare breed of pigeon, was a popular topic of discussion among the birdwatchers at the park. "El búho paloma, una raza rara de paloma, fue un tema de discusión popular entre los observadores de aves en el parque.animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolítico moderadoA politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish."The new mayor is considered a centrist owl, working to find solutions that please both the business community and the environmental activists. "El nuevo alcalde es considerado un político moderado, que trabaja para encontrar soluciones que agraden tanto a la comunidad empresarial como a los activistas ambientales.politicsgovernmentpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMariposa búhoAny of various nymphalid butterflies having large eyespots on the wings."The butterfly collector admired the owl with its prominent eyespots on its wings. "El coleccionista de mariposas admiraba la mariposa búho con sus prominentes ocelos en las alas.animalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrabandearTo smuggle contraband goods."The student was suspected of owing money to the drug dealer, and was seen owl-ing expensive electronics across the border. "Se sospechaba que el estudiante debía dinero al narcotraficante y fue visto contrabandeando aparatos electrónicos caros a través de la frontera.lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading