el búho
the owl
Example Sentence
El búho vigila el valle desde una rama alta.
The owl watches the valley from a high branch.
Meaning
El búho is an owl, often described as still, watchful, and active in low light. It is common to mention where it is perched.
Common Phrases
- oír a un búho — to hear an owl
- un búho en una rama — an owl on a branch
Example
Oigo un búho desde una rama alta.
I hear an owl from a high branch.
Common Mistake
Spelling: write búho with the accent, not buho.