Spanish Word · Intermediate
chonchón
A flying creature of Mapuche legend
Pronunciation: /t͡ʃonˈt͡ʃon/
Meaning
A flying creature of Mapuche legend.
Example
Cuando se oye pasar un chonchón entonando su fatídico tué, tué, tué, debe decirse, para evitar todo daño: Primero pasó Dios que vos.
I use the word "chonchón".
Practice tips
- Practice chonchón 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.