plumas means feathers — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 5, 2025
plumas
noun • /[PLOO-mas]/
feathers
Example:
Las plumas flotaban en el aire dormido.
The feathers floated in the sleepy air.
🧠 What does plumas mean?
The Spanish word "plumas" means "feathers" in English. It refers to the soft, light structures that cover birds, enabling them to fly, providing insulation, and displaying beautiful colors and patterns. It can also refer to writing quills, especially in older, more literary contexts.
📚 Extra examples
- El pavo real desplegó sus brillantes plumas.
The peacock fanned out its brilliant feathers. - Las plumas del pájaro eran suaves al tacto.
The bird's feathers were soft to the touch. - Ella usaba una pluma para escribir su carta.
She used a quill to write her letter. - Encontré algunas plumas en el suelo del bosque.
I found some feathers on the forest floor. - El viento dispersó las plumas por todas partes.
The wind scattered the feathers everywhere.
💡 Did You Know?
The vibrant colors of some bird feathers are not due to pigments but to microscopic structures that refract light!
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "plumas"
Synonyms: plumaje
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