Zopilote Meaning in English
word
ˌzoʊpiˈloʊteɪ
zoh-pee-LOH-tay
ˌzəʊpɪˈləʊteɪ
zoh-pi-LOH-tay
Definition
A 'zopilote' is a type of black vulture native to the Americas, known for eating dead animals (carrion). The word is often used in Latin America to refer to these birds.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in Mexico and Central America; rarely used in English except in scientific or cultural contexts. Do not confuse with 'buzzard' (commonly a different bird in English). Also, 'zopilote' can have negative connotations if used metaphorically for people.
Spanish: zopilotePortuguese (BR): urubuPortuguese (PT): abutre-pretoChinese (Simplified): 美洲黑秃鹫Chinese (Traditional): 美洲黑禿鷲Hindi: सुपीलेट (उड़ने वाला गिद्ध)Arabic: زوبيلوتي (نوع من النسور)Bengali: শকুন (কালো শকুন)Russian: гриф (черный сип)Japanese: クロコンドル - ゾピローテ (南米のハゲワシ)Vietnamese: kền kền đen (zopilote)Korean: 검은 콘도르 - 좀머리독수리Turkish: karakarga (yeni dünya akbabası)Urdu: کالا گدھ (زپیلوٹے)Indonesian: burung hering hitam (zopilote)
Example Sentences
A zopilote flew low over the field.
basic
The zopilote eats dead animals.
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Many zopilotes gathered around the road.
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My grandma says seeing a zopilote means rain is coming.
natural
Don't be a zopilote—stop waiting for others to fail!
natural
We saw a zopilote circling above the forest during our hike.
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