colibrí (Spanish)
Where does "colibrí" come from?
The Spanish word 'colibrí' was borrowed from the French 'colibri' to describe the vibrant hummingbird. Ultimately, the term traces its roots back to an indigenous language of the Caribbean, marking a fascinating journey from the Americas into European lexicons.
Full etymology tree
- colibrí (Spanish), 'hummingbird'
- borrowed colibri (French), 'hummingbird'
- inherited colibri (Caribbean)
- borrowed colibri (French), 'hummingbird'
Ancestors
- colibri (French)
Descendants and derived words
- colibrí amatista (Spanish)
- colibrí puneño (Spanish)
- colibrí tijereta (Spanish)
Updated July 2026
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