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.