aves

[/ˈa.vɨʃ/ (BP) /ˈa.vəʃ/ (EP)]
nounfemininepl: N/A (already plural form)
birds
1. vertebrate animals characterized by feathers, wings, beaks, and the ability to lay eggs; class Aves
The aves in the rainforest are incredibly diverse and colorful.
As aves da floresta tropical são incrivelmente diversas e coloridas.
2. poultry or fowl used for food production
The farmer raised aves for egg and meat production.
O fazendeiro criava aves para produção de ovos e carne.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'aves' is the formal/scientific term widely used in ornithology, agriculture, and culinary contexts. While 'pássaros' is more colloquial, 'aves' is preferred in educational and professional settings. Brazil has exceptional bird biodiversity with over 1,700 species, making this word particularly relevant in Brazilian culture and environmental discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pássarospassarinhosvoadores

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aves
standard term for birds of all types
Portugal
aves
formal/technical term; 'pássaros' is more commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
aves
commonly used in agricultural and commercial contexts for poultry
Northeastern Brazil
aves
standard usage; often refers to local bird species in regional contexts

Related Words

penaasaninhovoocanto

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar com os pássaros - to be distracted or daydreaming
pássaro que canta é pego - a singing bird gets caught (be careful what you reveal)
passarinho na mão vale por dois voando - a bird in hand is worth two in the bush
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