Noun
/tɔɾðo/
The word "tordo" refers to two main types of birds belonging to the family Turdidae. It commonly refers to blackbirds or thrushes that are known for their melodious songs. In Spanish, "tordo" can also refer to certain situations that are confusing or mixed up due to the association of the bird with disorderly behavior.
The term is moderately used in both spoken and written Spanish, particularly in contexts related to nature, birdwatching, or discussions about wildlife.
Los tordos cantan al amanecer en el campo.
(The blackbirds sing at dawn in the countryside.)
He visto varios tordos mientras caminaba por el parque.
(I saw several thrushes while walking through the park.)
El sonido de un tordo es muy agradable.
(The sound of a blackbird is very pleasant.)
While "tordo" itself is not predominantly featured in many idiomatic expressions, its use can be extended metaphorically in Spanish. Here are some examples:
Estar como un tordo.
(To be confused or disoriented.)
¡Después de la fiesta, estaba como un tordo y no sabía dónde estaba!
(After the party, I was so confused that I didn't know where I was!)
Echar un tordo.
(To create a mess or confusion.)
No quiero echar un tordo en la reunión hoy.
(I don't want to create a mess in the meeting today.)
Ver más tordos que pájaros.
(To see more problems than solutions.)
En esta situación, estoy viendo más tordos que pájaros.
(In this situation, I am seeing more problems than solutions.)
The word "tordo" comes from the Latin word "turdo," which relates to thrushes and implies a sense of confusion, as thrushes are often seen fluttering about chaotically.
Synonyms: - Mirlo (blackbird) - Zorzal (thrush)
Antonyms: - N/A (As "tordo" is a specific type of bird, antonyms do not generally apply.)