el mirlo
the blackbird
Example Sentence
Cada mañana un mirlo oscuro visita mi patio.
Every morning a dark blackbird visits my patio.
Meaning
El mirlo is a blackbird, a common backyard or park visitor known for its song.
Common Phrases
- el canto del mirlo — the blackbird's song
- un mirlo en el patio — a blackbird in the patio
Example
Un mirlo canta cerca de mi ventana.
A blackbird sings near my window.
Common Mistake
Confusing it with the verb mirar: mirlo is a noun, not mirlo as a verb form.