Bluebird Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɫuˌbɝd

BLOO-burd

UK

blˈuːbɜːd

bloo-BURD

Definition

A bluebird is a small bird with bright blue feathers found in North America. The word can also refer generally to any blue-colored bird.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in North America, both as the literal bird and as a symbol of happiness. Sometimes 'bluebird' is used in poetry and song to represent joy or hope. Not to be confused with 'blue jay', a different type of blue bird.

• Spanish: azulejo (ave) - pájaro azul
• Portuguese (BR): sabiá-azul - pássaro azul (ave)
• Portuguese (PT): pássaro-azul - melro-azul
• Chinese (Simplified): 蓝知更鸟 - 蓝鸟 (鸟类)
• Chinese (Traditional): 藍知更鳥 - 藍鳥 (鳥類)
• Hindi: नीला पक्षी (नीला पक्षी, विशेष प्रकार की चिड़िया)
• Arabic: طائر أزرق (نوع من الطيور)
• Bengali: নীলচে পাখি - ব্লুবার্ড (উত্তর আমেরিকার)
• Russian: синяя птица
• Japanese: ブルーバード
• Vietnamese: chim lam - chim xanh (chỉ loài chim xanh ở Bắc Mỹ)
• Korean: 블루버드
• Turkish: mavi kuş - bluebird (Kuzey Amerika'ya özgü)
• Urdu: نیلا پرندہ
• Indonesian: burung biru - bluebird (dari Amerika Utara)

Example Sentences

I saw a bluebird in the garden today.

basic

The bluebird has bright blue feathers.

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Many people call the bluebird a symbol of happiness.

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We were lucky to spot a bluebird during our hike yesterday.

natural

If you see a bluebird, it's said your day will be good.

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That song always makes me think of a bluebird flying in the sky.

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