This is the 8233rd most frequent Spanish word.
pavas
"Turkeys" (plural of "pava," female turkey) or "kettles" (colloquial, depending on context).
In this sentence, 'pavas' refers to kettles, which are used to heat water.
Compré dos pavas para calentar agua para mis visitas.
I bought two kettles to boil water for my visitors.
Here, 'pavas' is used to refer to wild female turkeys, as observed in nature.
En el jardín vi varias pavas salvajes cerca de un árbol.
In the garden, I saw several wild turkeys near a tree.
In this context, 'hacer pavas' is a colloquial phrase that symbolizes engaging in insignificant activities.