Spanish Word · Intermediate
alicanto
A giant bird of Chilean myth, associated with precious metals
Pronunciation: /aliˈkanto/
Meaning
A giant bird of Chilean myth, associated with precious metals.
Example
Los buscadores de minerales preciosos creen su fortuna hecha si logran tener por guía a un Alicanto, pues es seguro que los llevará al descubrimiento de algún oculto tesoro.
Those who seek precious minerals believe that their fortune is made if get their hands on an alicanto as a guide
Practice tips
- Practice alicanto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.