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pigeon

/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈpɪ.dʒən/

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noun

Paloma

One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.

Examples :

"A gray pigeon perched on the windowsill, looking for crumbs. "

Una paloma gris se posó en el alféizar de la ventana, buscando migas.

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noun

Carne de paloma

The meat from this bird.

Examples :

"My grandmother remembers eating pigeon when meat was scarce during the war. "

Mi abuela recuerda haber comido carne de paloma cuando la carne escaseaba durante la guerra.

food animal bird

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noun

Tonto, incauto

A person who is a target or victim of a confidence game.

Examples :

"The new student was a pigeon for the older students, who tricked him into giving them his lunch money. "

El nuevo estudiante era un tonto para los estudiantes mayores, que lo engañaron para que les diera el dinero de su almuerzo.

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noun

Preocupación, responsabilidad

Concern or responsibility.

Examples :

"My mother has the pigeon for keeping track of our household expenses. "

Mi madre tiene la responsabilidad de llevar un registro de los gastos de nuestra casa.

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noun

Paloma, pacifista

A pacifist, appeaser, an isolationist, a dove.

Examples :

"The pigeon of a politician advocated for peace and avoided taking sides in the conflict. "

La paloma política abogó por la paz y evitó tomar partido en el conflicto.

politics character attitude person

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verb

Engañar, estafar

To deceive with a confidence game.

Examples :

"He tried to pigeon his friend out of money by promising a high-paying job that didn't exist. "

Intentó estafar a su amigo con dinero prometiéndole un trabajo bien remunerado que no existía.

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