el halcón

the falcon

Example Sentence

El halcón gira alto y luego cae en picado.

The falcon circles high and then dives.

Meaning

El halcón is a falcon, a hunting bird known for fast, direct flight and sudden dives. You will often describe what it does in the sky.

Common Phrases

  • ver un halcón en vuelo — to spot a falcon in flight
  • un halcón en picado — a falcon diving

Example

Al anochecer, veo un halcón en vuelo sobre el valle.

At dusk, I spot a falcon in flight over the valley.

Common Mistake

Spelling: keep the accent in halcón, not halcon.