Portuguese · Nature & Environment
Pássaro
[/ˈpasaɾu/]
Bird
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers and wings, able to fly.
Vertebrado de sangue quente com penas e asas, capaz de voar.
Example
O tucano é um pássaro típico do Brasil.
The toucan is a typical Brazilian bird.
Etymology
The word 'Pássaro' derives from the Latin 'passer', which means sparrow but has broadened to encompass all bird species in Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pássaro' is typically used in both spoken and written forms in casual settings as well as in literary contexts, predominantly with little variation across regions.
Literary Heritage
'Pássaro' features prominently in many Brazilian songs and poems, where it often symbolizes freedom and beauty.
Cultural Note
Brazil has the greatest bird diversity in the world, with over 1,900 species.