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