What is the Spanish word for "hummingbird"?

Learn how to say "hummingbird" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hummingbird

Spanish

colibrí

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Examples of how to use "hummingbird" in Spanish

English
A tiny hummingbird flew by.
Spanish
Un diminuto colibrí pasó volando.
English
A hummingbird hovered near the red flower.
Spanish
Un colibrí se quedó suspendido cerca de la flor roja.
English
I watched a hummingbird sip nectar slowly.
Spanish
Observé cómo un colibrí bebía néctar lentamente.
English
The hummingbird's wings made a soft sound.
Spanish
Las alas del colibrí emitían un sonido suave.
English
She hung a feeder for the hummingbird.
Spanish
Colgó un comedero para el colibrí.

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