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pavo

English translation of pavo

Turkey

The Spanish word 'pavo' translates to 'turkey' in English. 'Pavo' is a noun and is typically used to describe the large bird that's often associated with Thanksgiving in North America. It can also refer to the meat of this bird used as food. Examples of 'pavo' in use could be: 'El pavo está en el horno,' which translates to 'The turkey is in the oven,' or 'Comeremos pavo en Acción de Gracias,' which means 'We will eat turkey on Thanksgiving.'


Example sentences using: pavo

Ese pavo iba a picotear tu comida.

English translation of Ese pavo iba a picotear tu comida.

That turkey was going to peck at your food.

This sentence uses 'pavo' to refer to a bird, implying it was about to peck at the person's food.

Hoy vamos a cocinar un pavo para la cena.

English translation of Hoy vamos a cocinar un pavo para la cena.

Today we are going to cook a turkey for dinner.

In this sentence, 'pavo' is used to refer to a kind of bird that is often cooked as a main dish.

El pavo es un animal muy común en las granjas.

English translation of El pavo es un animal muy común en las granjas.

The turkey is a very common animal on farms.

Here, 'pavo' is used to refer to a type of bird commonly found in farms.

El pavo real es un ave hermosa.

English translation of El pavo real es un ave hermosa.

The peacock is a beautiful bird.

'Pavo real' is the Spanish name for the bird known as a peacock in English.

En América, el pavo es el centro de la cena de Acción de Gracias.

English translation of En América, el pavo es el centro de la cena de Acción de Gracias.

In America, the turkey is the center of Thanksgiving dinner.

'Pavo' is used in this context to refer to a traditional holiday meal in American culture.

Me gusta el sabor de la carne de pavo.

English translation of Me gusta el sabor de la carne de pavo.

I like the taste of turkey meat.

'Carne de pavo' in the sentence refers to the meat of a turkey.

La salsa de pavo es deliciosa con patatas.

English translation of La salsa de pavo es deliciosa con patatas.

Turkey gravy is delicious with potatoes.

'Salsa de pavo' is a dish often made from the juices of a cooked turkey.

El pavo ha aumentado de precio este año.

English translation of El pavo ha aumentado de precio este año.

The price of turkey has increased this year.

'Pavo' is used to refer to a commodity, i.e., the bird as food.

Jorge corrió como un pavo cuando vio a la serpiente.

English translation of Jorge corrió como un pavo cuando vio a la serpiente.

Jorge ran like a turkey when he saw the snake.

In this expression, 'pavo' is used as a simile to express the rapid and frenzied movement of the referenced person.

Si sigues comiendo como un pavo, ganarás peso.

English translation of Si sigues comiendo como un pavo, ganarás peso.

If you keep eating like a turkey, you will gain weight.

The phrase 'comer como un pavo' is a colloquial expression that means to eat a lot.