Spanish

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Etymology

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From mocho +‎ -uelo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /moˈt͡ʃwelo/ [moˈt͡ʃwe.lo]
  • Audio (Spain):(file)
  • Rhymes: -elo
  • Syllabification: mo‧chue‧lo

Noun

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mochuelo m (plural mochuelos)

  1. little owl (Athene noctua)
  2. (colloquial) dirty job

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