No. 7,957 in Spanish
mockingbird
The Spanish word for "mockingbird" is "sinsonte," referring to a songbird known for imitating the calls of other birds.
In a sentence
Un sinsonte canta melodías muy variadas.
A mockingbird sings very varied melodies.
Here, 'mockingbird' refers to the actual bird known for its ability to mimic sounds.
Leí 'Matar a un ruiseñor' en mi clase de literatura.
I read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in my literature class.
In this context, 'mockingbird' is part of the title of a well-known novel.
Él tiene un apodo curioso, 'El Ruiseñor.', por su habilidad para imitar voces.
He has a curious nickname, 'Mockingbird,' due to his ability to mimic voices.
Here, 'mockingbird' is used metaphorically as a nickname for someone with mimicking abilities.
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