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"El cóndor" is a form of "cóndor", a noun which is often translated as "condor". "Ave" is a form of "ave", a noun which is often translated as "bird". Learn more about the difference between "el cóndor" and "ave" below.
el cóndor(
kohn
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dohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el ave(
ah
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beh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
las aves
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (culinary)
a. poultry (raised on farms)
Prefiero las aves a la carne roja o el cerdo.I prefer poultry to red meat or pork.
b. game birds (hunted)
Este restaurante está especializado en aves como el faisán o la perdiz.This restaurant specializes in game birds such as pheasant or partridge.
