owl

BrE /aʊl/ AmE /aʊl/

noun en → es

1 BIRD [singular] A2

a bird with large eyes and a round head that can turn to look in different directions, often seen at night

buho

  • an owl

Collocations a nocturnal owl · owl eyes

  • The owl was perched on a branch.

    El búho estaba posado en una rama.

2 FIGURATIVE [singular] B1

used to describe someone who is wise and serious, often seen as looking at things from a different perspective

sabio, prudente

  • an owl of wisdom

Collocations wise owl · owl-like wisdom

  • She is an owl of wisdom in her field.

    Ella es una sabia en su campo.