la garza

the heron

Example Sentence

La garza camina sola por la ribera.

The heron walks alone along the riverbank.

Meaning

La garza is a heron, a tall bird often seen near water, even along urban riverbanks and canals.

Common Phrases

  • una garza en la ribera — a heron along the riverbank
  • la garza blanca — the white heron

Example

La garza espera quieta junto al canal.

The heron waits quietly next to the canal.

Common Mistake

Mixing up letters: garza, not grasa.