What is the Spanish word for "ostrich"?

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

English

ostrich

Spanish

avestruz

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Examples of how to use "ostrich" in Spanish

English
An ostrich can run very fast.
Spanish
Una avestruz puede correr muy rápido.
English
The ostrich ran quickly across the field.
Spanish
La avestruz corrió rápidamente por el campo.
English
She pointed at the ostrich in the zoo.
Spanish
Ella señaló a la avestruz en el zoológico.
English
An ostrich can grow very large and fast.
Spanish
Una avestruz puede crecer muy grande y rápidamente.
English
We watched an ostrich eat leaves and grass.
Spanish
Vimos a una avestruz comer hojas y hierba.

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