paloma

=

dove

noun

paloma
feminine noun
1. dove, pigeon
  • paloma mensajera -> carrier o homing pigeon
  • paloma torcaz -> ringdove, wood pigeon

paloma [pah-lo’-mah]
noun
1. Pigeon, dove. (f)
  • Paloma mensajera -> homing pigeon
  • Paloma torcaz -> ring-dove
2. A meek, mild, dove-like person. (f)
3. (Ast.) Columba, one of the southern constellations. (f)
4. Handstand (ejercicio). (f)
5. Kite (cometa). (Ante Meridian & Central America & Caribbean & Mexico) (m)

"paloma" in the Answers forum

Q: Cucurrucucu Paloma
A: Usualmente esta expresión no es usada en la vida cotidiana. In Guatemala, we would say, chupaba mucho, meaning, he drank a lot.
Q: Que significa 'paloma' en ingles en este contexto?
A: It is referring to the male genitals.
Q: What is the difference between "la paloma" and "la paloma blanca"?
A: Yes, both are translated as halcón in Spanish. Biologically, they are in the same order, but different families. Pigeons and doves are in the same family…
Q: San Cayetano, San Lorenzo y La Virgen de la Paloma, las fiestas de mi "pueblo"…
A: wow, smart y linda!
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