pluma means feather — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 21, 2025
pluma
noun • /[PLOO-mah]/
feather
Example:
Una pluma blanca flotó sobre mi libro abierto.
A white feather floated over my open book.
🧠 What does pluma mean?
The Spanish word "pluma" translates to "feather" in English. It refers to the soft, light structures that cover birds, enabling them to fly. Beyond its literal meaning, "pluma" can also poetically describe something light or delicate, or even refer to a pen (as in days of old when quills were used for writing).
📚 Extra examples
- El pájaro tiene una pluma roja.
The bird has a red feather. - La pluma del escritor se deslizó por el papel.
The writer's pen glided across the paper. - Su vestido era de una tela ligera como una pluma.
Her dress was made of a fabric as light as a feather.
💡 Did You Know?
The word "pluma" shares a root with the English word "plumage," which refers to the entire collection of a bird's feathers.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pluma"
Synonyms: plumaje
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