la gaviota

the seagull

Example Sentence

La gaviota gira sobre el puerto al atardecer.

The seagull circles over the harbor at sunset.

Meaning

La gaviota is a seagull, common around coasts, harbors, and sometimes inland city areas.

Common Phrases

  • una gaviota sobre el puerto — a seagull over the harbor
  • el grito de la gaviota — the seagull's cry

Example

La gaviota pasa muy cerca del muelle.

The seagull passes very close to the dock.

Common Mistake

Misspelling it: gaviota, not gavota.