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Sustantivos Básicos - Aves y Insectos

Aquí aprenderás sustantivos en inglés relacionados con aves e insectos, como "gorrión," "pato," y "cuervo."

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Categorized Basic English Nouns
sparrow
[Sustantivo]

a small common songbird with grayish brown plumage that feeds on seeds or insects

gorrión

gorrión

eagle
[Sustantivo]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

águila

águila

Ex: With its sharp talons , the eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river .Con sus afiladas garras, **el águila** atrapó un pez del río sin esfuerzo.
robin
[Sustantivo]

an American migratory songbird which is red on the breast and underpart

mirlo primavera

mirlo primavera

owl
[Sustantivo]

a type of bird with a round face, large eyes and a loud call that hunts smaller animals mainly during the night

búho

búho

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect owl populations and their habitats from threats such as habitat loss and pesticides .Se están llevando a cabo esfuerzos de conservación para proteger las poblaciones de **búhos** y sus hábitats de amenazas como la pérdida de hábitat y los pesticidas.
pigeon
[Sustantivo]

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

paloma

paloma

Ex: She took a photo of a pigeon sitting on a statue .Ella tomó una foto de una **paloma** sentada en una estatua.
seagull
[Sustantivo]

a grayish white aquatic bird with webbed feet and long wings

gaviota

gaviota

parrot
[Sustantivo]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

loro

loro

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .Compró un **loro** parlante que podía repetir frases básicas.
swallow
[Sustantivo]

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

golondrina

golondrina

Ex: The children watched in wonder as a flock of swallows performed intricate aerial acrobatics above the meadow .Los niños observaban con asombro mientras una bandada de **golondrinas** realizaba intrincadas acrobacias aéreas sobre el prado.
goose
[Sustantivo]

a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck

ganso

ganso

Ex: In some cultures , geese are considered symbols of loyalty and vigilance , often depicted in folklore and mythology .En algunas culturas, los **gansos** son considerados símbolos de lealtad y vigilancia, a menudo representados en el folclore y la mitología.
duck
[Sustantivo]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

pato

pato

ostrich
[Sustantivo]

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

avestruz

avestruz

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip .Los niños estaban emocionados de ver un **avestruz** en el zoológico durante su excursión.
peacock
[Sustantivo]

a male bird with a large shiny colorful tail having eyelike patterns that can be raised for display

pavo real

pavo real

Ex: The peacock preened its feathers meticulously , ensuring they remained vibrant and lustrous for courtship displays .El **pavo real** se acicaló meticulosamente sus plumas, asegurándose de que permanecieran vibrantes y lustrosas para los despliegues de cortejo.
vulture
[Sustantivo]

a large bird of prey with a bare head, a long neck and weak claws that is famous for scavenging

buitre

buitre

woodpecker
[Sustantivo]

a bird with a drill-like beak that makes holes in trees in search of insects to feed on

pájaro carpintero

pájaro carpintero

hummingbird
[Sustantivo]

a small tropical bird with colorful plumage and a long narrow bill that can sip nectar and hover or fly backwards

colibrí

colibrí

flamingo
[Sustantivo]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

flamenco

flamenco

swift
[Sustantivo]

a small bird with narrow wings that flies high in the sky and is very fast

vencejo

vencejo

canary
[Sustantivo]

an African songbird of the finch family with yellow feathers, often kept as a pet

canario

canario

kingfisher
[Sustantivo]

a small bird with a large crested head, orange and blue plumage and a long beak that uses to catch fish

martín pescador

martín pescador

chicken
[Sustantivo]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

pollo

pollo

Ex: The little girl giggled as the chickens pecked at her hand .La niña se rió mientras los **pollos** picoteaban su mano.
chick
[Sustantivo]

a newly-hatched bird, especially a domestic bird

pajarito, polluelo

pajarito, polluelo

mockingbird
[Sustantivo]

a North American songbird with a long tail and grayish plumage that is known for its ability to copy the calls of other birds

sinsonte

sinsonte

pelican
[Sustantivo]

a large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch that has grayish white plumage

pelícano

pelícano

finch
[Sustantivo]

a small songbird with a short beak that feeds on seeds and nuts and has different colors

pinzón

pinzón

blue jay
[Sustantivo]

a North American songbird with a blue crest and blue feathers on the back

urraca de América

urraca de América

mynah
[Sustantivo]

a southern Asian passerine with dark plumage that can imitate human speech

estornino

estornino

falcon
[Sustantivo]

a predatory fast-flying bird that can be trained for hunting

halcón

halcón

Ex: With a shrill cry , the falcon announced its presence to all who dared to encroach upon its territory .Con un grito estridente, el **halcón** anunció su presencia a todos los que se atrevían a invadir su territorio.
crow
[Sustantivo]

a large bird with black feathers and a loud unpleasant call

cuervo

cuervo

Ex: The crow 's loud cawing call is used for communication with other crows and as a warning signal to potential threats .El **cuervo** utiliza su fuerte graznido para comunicarse con otros cuervos y como señal de advertencia ante posibles amenazas.
raven
[Sustantivo]

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

cuervo

cuervo

Ex: In Norse mythology , the god Odin was often depicted accompanied by two ravens, Huginn and Muninn , representing thought and memory .En la mitología nórdica, el dios Odín a menudo era representado acompañado de dos **cuervos**, Huginn y Muninn, que representaban el pensamiento y la memoria.
turkey
[Sustantivo]

a large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US

pavo

pavo

Ex: In some cultures , turkeys are considered symbols of abundance , gratitude , and family gatherings .En algunas culturas, los **pavos** son considerados símbolos de abundancia, gratitud y reuniones familiares.
penguin
[Sustantivo]

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

pingüino

pingüino

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .Las plumas negras y blancas del **pingüino** proporcionan camuflaje en el agua.
emu
[Sustantivo]

a large terrestrial bird that can run fast, originally from Australia

emú

emú

dove
[Sustantivo]

a bird that looks like a pigeon but smaller, the white one of which is the symbol of peace

paloma

paloma

Ex: The mourners watched in silence as a lone dove alighted on the branch of a nearby tree , offering solace in their time of grief .Los dolientes observaban en silencio mientras una **paloma** solitaria se posaba en la rama de un árbol cercano, ofreciendo consuelo en su momento de dolor.
crane
[Sustantivo]

a large bird with long legs and neck that lives near water and flies with its neck outstretched

grulla

grulla

swan
[Sustantivo]

a large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water

cisne

cisne

Ex: The swan's majestic wingspan and regal posture make it a captivating sight in flight .La envergadura majestuosa y la postura regia del **cisne** lo convierten en un espectáculo cautivador en vuelo.
ant
[Sustantivo]

a small insect that lives in a colony

hormiga

hormiga

Ex: Ants play a crucial role in the ecosystem by aerating the soil and controlling pests .Las **hormigas** desempeñan un papel crucial en el ecosistema al airear el suelo y controlar las plagas.
bee
[Sustantivo]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

abeja

abeja

Ex: We need to protect bees as they are essential for a healthy environment .Necesitamos proteger a las **abejas** porque son esenciales para un medio ambiente saludable.
butterfly
[Sustantivo]

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

mariposa

mariposa

Ex: We learned that butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult .Aprendimos que las **mariposas** experimentan una transformación notable de oruga a adulto.
mosquito
[Sustantivo]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

mosquito

mosquito

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .Usamos velas de citronela para mantener alejados a los **mosquitos** durante nuestro picnic al aire libre.
beetle
[Sustantivo]

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

escarabajo

escarabajo

Ex: We saw a tiny beetle crawling on the leaves during our nature walk .Vimos un pequeño **escarabajo** arrastrándose sobre las hojas durante nuestro paseo por la naturaleza.
fly
[Sustantivo]

a small flying insect that has two wings

mosca

mosca

Ex: The fly quickly darted away when Jane tried to catch it .La **mosca** se alejó rápidamente cuando Jane intentó atraparla.
ladybug
[Sustantivo]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

mariquita

mariquita

Ex: The little girl giggled as the friendly ladybug crawled on her finger .La niña se rió mientras la **mariquita** amigable se arrastraba por su dedo.
caterpillar
[Sustantivo]

a long and small wormlike larva of a moth or butterfly that has many limbs

oruga

oruga

dragonfly
[Sustantivo]

a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers

libélula, caballito del diablo

libélula, caballito del diablo

Ex: Children giggled with delight as they watched a dragonfly land on the tip of a cattail, its slender body glistening with dew.Los niños rieron de alegría mientras observaban una **libélula** posarse en la punta de un espadaña, su cuerpo delgado brillando con el rocío.
cricket
[Sustantivo]

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

grillo

grillo

Ex: In some regions , crickets are considered a delicacy and are eaten fried or roasted as a protein-rich snack .En algunas regiones, los **grillos** son considerados un manjar y se comen fritos o asados como un bocadillo rico en proteínas.
moth
[Sustantivo]

a nocturnal winged insect similar to a butterfly that is attracted to the light

palomilla, mariposa nocturna

palomilla, mariposa nocturna

firefly
[Sustantivo]

a flying insect with a soft body and a tail that shines in the dark

luciérnaga

luciérnaga

Ex: Firefly populations thrive in areas with clean air and limited light pollution .Las poblaciones de **luciérnagas** prosperan en áreas con aire limpio y contaminación lumínica limitada.
grasshopper
[Sustantivo]

a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound

saltamontes

saltamontes

Ex: The farmer watched warily as a swarm of grasshoppers descended upon his crops , their voracious appetites threatening his livelihood .El agricultor observó con cautela cómo un enjambre de **saltamontes** descendía sobre sus cultivos, sus voraces apetitos amenazando su sustento.
spider
[Sustantivo]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

araña

araña

Ex: The spider's web glistened in the sunlight , catching small insects .La telaraña del **araña** brillaba a la luz del sol, atrapando pequeños insectos.
flea
[Sustantivo]

a small leaping insect that feeds on the blood of humans or other animals, which spreads disease

pulga

pulga

bedbug
[Sustantivo]

a small brownish bug with an oval shape that feeds on the blood of humans or animals, mainly infesting houses and beds

chinche

chinche

centipede
[Sustantivo]

an arthropod with many pairs of legs and a pair of poisonous fangs

ciempiés

ciempiés

cockroach
[Sustantivo]

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

cucaracha

cucaracha

Ex: We need to keep the kitchen clean to prevent cockroaches from coming in .Necesitamos mantener la cocina limpia para evitar que entren las **cucarachas**.
mantis
[Sustantivo]

a large usually green predatory insect that catches its prey by its forelimbs, which holds motionless in a prayer state

mantis religiosa, mantis

mantis religiosa, mantis

termite
[Sustantivo]

a pale social insect living in hot countries that causes damage to trees and timber

termita

termita

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