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.