What does "carroñero" mean in English?

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Spanish

carroñero

English

scavenger

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Alternative translations of "carroñero"

carrion eater

Examples of how to use "carroñero" in Spanish

Spanish
Vimos un buitre carroñero en el cielo.
English
We saw a vulture in the sky.
Spanish
El buitre carroñero sobrevoló el desierto temprano.
English
The scavenger vulture flew over the desert early.
Spanish
Encontré un carroñero junto al camino.
English
I found a scavenger by the side of the road.
Spanish
Mi vecino carroñero siempre critica a todos.
English
My scavenger neighbor always criticizes everyone.
Spanish
Nunca alimentes a un carroñero en casa.
English
Never feed a scavenger at home.

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Vimos un buitre carroñero en el cielo.

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