What is the Spanish word for "pelican"?

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

English

pelican

Spanish

pelícano

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Examples of how to use "pelican" in Spanish

English
A large pelican swooped down to catch a fish.
Spanish
Un gran pelícano se lanzó en picada para atrapar un pez.
English
A pelican flew over the calm harbor.
Spanish
Un pelícano voló sobre el puerto tranquilo.
English
The pelican caught a fish for lunch.
Spanish
El pelícano atrapó un pez para el almuerzo.
English
Children watched the pelican by the pier.
Spanish
Los niños observaron al pelícano junto al muelle.
English
I saw a pelican resting on rocks.
Spanish
Vi un pelícano descansando sobre las rocas.

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