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.