nounmasculinepl: blackbirds
melro
1. A common bird with black or dark plumage, particularly the European blackbird (Turdus merula)
The blackbird sang beautifully from the garden fence.
O melro cantava lindamente na cerca do jardim.
2. Any of various dark-colored birds from different species and regions
American blackbirds include the red-winged blackbird and the common grackle.
Os melros americanos incluem o melro-de-asa-vermelha e o graxaim.
3. In historical contexts, a slave or enslaved person (archaic and offensive term)
This usage is considered highly offensive and should not be used in modern discourse.
Este uso é considerado altamente ofensivo e não deve ser usado no discurso moderno.
The European blackbird holds significant cultural importance in European literature and music, famously referenced in The Beatles' song 'Blackbird.' In Brazil and Portugal, the melro is admired for its melodious song and is a common garden visitor. The bird appears in various cultural contexts, from poetry to ornithological studies, and is protected in many regions due to its ecological importance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (related to birds generally)
sing like a blackbird (to sing beautifully)
as black as a blackbird (to describe something very dark)
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