English

Noun

zopilote ‎(plural zopilotes)

1. A New World vulture of the family Cathartidae, especially the black vulture (Coragyps atratus).

Spanish

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl tzopīlōtl.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /so.pi.ˈlo.te/
• Rhymes: -ote

Noun

zopilote m ‎(plural zopilotes)

1. a zopilote, a buzzard, a vulture

Usage notes

Zopilote is used predominantly in Mexico, Peru, and some parts of Central America, buitre is used as the official term in Central America & elsewhere. Chupilote is an interesting variation among people in central Mexico, probably a conflation with the verb chupar, meaning to suck. In Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador it's known as gallinazo.

Synonyms

• buitre m
• gallinazo m
• jote m