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B1 noun 8分で読める

rouxinol

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解説 rouxinol in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'rouxinol' as a vocabulary word for a specific bird. You don't need to know all the poetic meanings yet. Just focus on the fact that it is a bird ('um pássaro') and it sings ('canta'). You might see it in simple picture books or basic nature vocabulary lists. Remember that it starts with an 'r' which is pronounced strongly in the throat in Portuguese. Example: 'O rouxinol é pequeno.' (The nightingale is small). You should also notice it is a masculine word: 'o rouxinol'. Don't worry about the plural form yet, just recognize the singular. It's a good word to practice your 'ou' and 'x' sounds early on. Think of it as the 'singing bird' of the night. At this stage, just being able to identify it in a sentence is enough. You can associate it with the color brown ('castanho') and the night ('noite').

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'rouxinol' in simple descriptive sentences. You should be able to say where it is or what it is doing using basic verbs like 'estar', 'ver', or 'ouvir'. For example: 'Eu ouço um rouxinol no jardim.' (I hear a nightingale in the garden). You should also learn the plural form 'rouxinóis' because it follows an important grammar rule for words ending in '-ol'. This will help you with other words like 'anzol' or 'farol'. At this level, you might encounter the word in simple folk songs or short stories. It's also a good time to learn the adjective 'melodioso' (melodious) to describe its song. You can start to understand that this bird is special because it sings at night, unlike most other birds you know. It's a 'pássaro que canta à noite'.

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At the B1 level, you should understand the cultural and metaphorical significance of the 'rouxinol'. You will likely see it in intermediate reading texts, perhaps in a legend or a short story about Portuguese traditions. You should be comfortable using it in comparisons, such as 'Ela canta tão bem como um rouxinol.' This level requires you to handle more complex sentence structures involving the bird. For instance, 'Se eu fosse um rouxinol, cantaria para ti todas as noites.' (If I were a nightingale, I would sing for you every night). You should also be aware of its frequent appearance in Fado music. When you hear a Fado song, listen for this word. It often represents the singer's own voice or a feeling of 'saudade'. You are now expected to spell both the singular and plural forms perfectly, including the accent on 'rouxinóis'.

At the B2 level, you can use 'rouxinol' in more abstract and literary contexts. You should be able to discuss its role in European literature and how it differs from other birds like the 'melro' or 'cotovia'. You can understand more complex descriptions of its habitat and behavior in nature articles. For example, 'O rouxinol é uma ave migratória que prefere climas temperados.' You should also be able to recognize the word in more sophisticated idiomatic expressions or as a nickname for famous singers. At this level, your pronunciation should be clear, distinguishing the 'ou' diphthong and the 'x' sound. You might also explore the etymology—knowing it comes from Latin—to help you connect it with similar words in other Romance languages like 'ruiseñor' in Spanish or 'rossignol' in French. This helps with vocabulary retention and academic understanding.

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At the C1 level, 'rouxinol' becomes a tool for stylistic expression. You should be able to analyze its symbolic use in classical Portuguese poetry, such as the works of Camões or Bocage. You understand the nuances of why a poet would choose 'rouxinol' over 'pássaro' to create a specific mood. You can use the word in formal essays about culture, music, or nature conservation. For instance, 'A preservação do habitat do rouxinol é essencial para a biodiversidade da região.' You are also familiar with the bird's appearance in classical music and opera titles translated into Portuguese. Your use of the word is natural, and you can explain its metaphorical implications to others. You might even use it ironically or in very specific registers, such as describing a 'rouxinol' as a witness to a historical event in a narrative piece.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'rouxinol'. You understand all its archaic, poetic, and regional nuances. You can appreciate the word's phonetic beauty and how it contributes to the rhythm of a poem (alliteration with 'r', 'ou' resonance). You can engage in deep literary analysis of 'O Rouxinol e a Rosa' (Oscar Wilde) in its Portuguese translation, discussing how the word 'rouxinol' carries specific connotations in the target language. You are aware of regional variations in how the bird is perceived or named in different parts of the Lusophone world. You can use the word in creative writing to evoke a very specific, high-level atmosphere of 'nocturnal lyricism'. There are no limitations to your understanding; you see the 'rouxinol' not just as a bird, but as a dense cultural signifier within the Portuguese-speaking consciousness.

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rouxinol 30秒で

A nocturnal songbird.
Symbol of beautiful singing.
Masculine noun (o rouxinol).
Plural is 'rouxinóis'.

The Portuguese word rouxinol refers to the nightingale, a small passerine bird best known for its powerful and beautiful song, often heard during the night. In a literal sense, it describes the biological species *Luscinia megarhynchos*. However, in the Portuguese language and culture, the word carries a weight far beyond simple ornithology. It is a symbol of melody, nocturnal beauty, and often, melancholic or romantic longing. When you use the word rouxinol, you are often invoking a poetic atmosphere. It is not just any bird; it is the 'singer of the woods.'

Literal Usage: Used by birdwatchers or in nature documentaries to identify the specific species. For example: 'O rouxinol-comum é uma ave migratória.'
Figurative Usage: Used to describe a person, typically a woman or a child, with an exceptionally beautiful and clear singing voice. 'Ela canta como um rouxinol' (She sings like a nightingale).
Poetic Context: Frequently appears in Fado lyrics and classical Portuguese poetry to symbolize the soul's expression or the arrival of spring and love.

O silêncio da noite era apenas quebrado pelo canto solitário de um rouxinol escondido nos arbustos.

People use this word when they want to emphasize the quality of a sound or the peacefulness of a rural night. It is rarely used in harsh, urban slang, as its phonetics and associations are inherently elegant. In everyday conversation, you might hear it when someone is praising a performer or describing a quiet evening in the countryside.

Dizem que quem ouve o rouxinol pela primeira vez na primavera terá sorte no amor.

Symbolism: Represents the 'voice of the night' and the ability to find beauty in darkness.

A fadista foi apelidada de o rouxinol de Lisboa devido à sua voz cristalina.

Os rouxinóis voltaram a cantar no jardim assim que as flores desabrocharam.

Register: Neutral to High. It is a standard noun but frequently elevates the tone of a sentence to something more lyrical.

Nenhum outro pássaro possui um repertório tão vasto quanto o rouxinol.

Using rouxinol correctly requires an understanding of Portuguese gender and pluralization rules. As a masculine noun, it is always accompanied by masculine articles and adjectives: *o rouxinol*, *um rouxinol*, *rouxinol pequeno*. When moving to the plural, the transformation from '-ol' to '-óis' is crucial for sounding natural. For instance, 'The nightingales are singing' becomes 'Os rouxinóis estão a cantar'.

Subject of the Sentence: 'O rouxinol canta melodias complexas.' Here, the bird is the active participant performing the action.
Object of the Sentence: 'Nós ouvimos o rouxinol durante a madrugada.' The focus is on the act of hearing the bird.

A voz dela é tão doce que parece o canto de um rouxinol.

In comparative structures, rouxinol is the gold standard for singing. You will often see the construction 'cantar como um rouxinol'. This is a fixed simile in the language.

Aquelas crianças cantam como verdadeiros rouxinóis.

Prepositional Phrases: 'O ninho do rouxinol' (The nightingale's nest). 'A música do rouxinol' (The nightingale's music).

Ficámos em silêncio para apreciar o rouxinol.

O rouxinol é conhecido por não cantar em cativeiro da mesma forma que em liberdade.

Adjective Agreement: 'Rouxinol melodioso' (Melodious nightingale), 'Rouxinol pequeno' (Small nightingale).

Vimos um rouxinol pousado no ramo da oliveira.

In the Portuguese-speaking world, rouxinol is a word that spans across literature, music, and everyday nature talk. If you are listening to Fado, the traditional music of Portugal, you will almost certainly encounter this word. Fadistas often compare their voices or their sorrows to the nightingale. In literature, from the 16th-century works of Luís de Camões to the modernism of Fernando Pessoa, the rouxinol serves as a classic motif for the poet himself—someone who sings his truth in the isolation of the 'night' of existence.

In Fado Music: Songs like 'O Meu Rouxinol' or lyrics describing the bird's song as a metaphor for a lover's call are very common.
In Countryside Conversations: In rural areas of Portugal (like Alentejo or Ribatejo), people actually hear the birds and will remark on them: 'Ouve lá o rouxinol!' (Listen to the nightingale!).
In Children's Stories: The nightingale is a frequent character in fables, symbolizing modesty (because of its plain appearance) and talent (because of its voice).

Naquela noite de verão, o rouxinol não parou de cantar até ao amanhecer.

You might also see the word in restaurant or guesthouse names ('Pensão Rouxinol') or as a stage name for performers. In Brazil, although the European nightingale is not native, the word is still used in poetry and literature influenced by Portuguese traditions, and sometimes used to refer to similar-sounding native birds like the *sabiá*.

O poeta escreveu um soneto dedicado ao rouxinol que o visitava todas as noites.

Media and Journalism: Journalists might use the term to describe a young, talented singer who has just been discovered: 'O novo rouxinol da música portuguesa'.

Não há nada mais relaxante do que dormir ao som do rouxinol.

O rouxinol é um símbolo recorrente na arte europeia desde a Idade Média.

The most frequent mistakes with rouxinol involve spelling, pluralization, and gender agreement. Because the word contains the 'x' (pronounced as 'sh' /ʃ/) and the diphthong 'ou', English speakers often struggle with the pronunciation and spelling. It is not 'roushinol' or 'ruxinol'. The 'ou' is a closed sound, similar to the 'o' in 'low' but more contained.

Plural Error: Avoid 'rouxinols' or 'rouxinoles'. The correct plural is always 'rouxinóis'. The accent on the 'ó' is mandatory to indicate the open vowel sound in the plural form.
Gender Confusion: Mistaking it for a feminine noun because it refers to a 'singing bird' (often associated with feminine grace). It is 'o rouxinol'.

Errado: As rouxinols cantam bem. Correto: Os rouxinóis cantam bem.

Another common mistake is confusing the rouxinol with other birds. In Brazil, learners might confuse it with the *sabiá* (thrush), which is the iconic singing bird of Brazilian literature. While they share a similar role in poetry, they are different species.

Errado: Eu ouvi um ruxinol. Correto: Eu ouvi um rouxinol.

Confusing with 'Melro': The 'melro' (blackbird) also sings beautifully, but it is black and sings during the day. The rouxinol is brown and famous for singing at night.

Muitos alunos escrevem 'rouxinóis' sem o acento agudo, o que é um erro ortográfico grave.

Confundir o rouxinol com o sabiá é comum entre falantes de português do Brasil e de Portugal.

While rouxinol is very specific, there are several words you can use depending on whether you want to be more general or focus on a different aspect of the bird. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker.

Ave vs. Pássaro: 'Ave' is a more scientific/formal term for bird, while 'pássaro' is the common, everyday word. A rouxinol is both an 'ave' and a 'pássaro'.
Cantor / Cantora: If you are using 'rouxinol' as a metaphor for a person, you could simply use 'cantor' (singer), but you lose the poetic 'melodious' connotation.
Melro (Blackbird): Often mentioned alongside the nightingale in nature contexts. It's an alternative if you're talking about songbirds in a garden.

Substituir rouxinol por 'pássaro' torna a frase mais simples, mas menos descritiva.

In poetry, you might see 'filomela', a classical Greek-derived name for the nightingale, though this is extremely rare and archaic. For a more modern, slightly informal way to describe a great singer, you might use 'garganta de ouro' (golden throat).

O rouxinol é o mestre do canto, tal como a águia é a rainha dos céus.

Sabiá (in Brazil): In Brazilian songs (like 'Sabiá' by Tom Jobim), this bird takes the place of the nightingale as the ultimate symbol of nostalgic song.

Embora o rouxinol seja europeu, a sua fama é universal.

O rouxinol e a cotovia são frequentemente opostos na literatura: um canta à noite, a outra ao amanhecer.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The name in many Romance languages (rossignol, ruiseñor) shares this same Latin root, which is linked to the bird's reddish-brown color.

発音ガイド

UK /ʁo.ʃi.ˈnɔw/

US /ʁo.ʃi.ˈnɔw/

The stress is on the last syllable: rou-xi-NOL.

韻が合う語

anzol farol sol lençol cachecol espanhol futebol girassol

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'x' as 'ks' (like 'box'). It should be 'sh'.
Pronouncing 'ou' like 'ow' in 'now'. It should be a closed 'o'.
Forgetting the 'i' sound in the middle.
Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize once learned, but spelling is tricky.

ライティング 4/5

The plural 'rouxinóis' and the 'x' spelling often cause errors.

スピーキング 4/5

The 'ou' and 'x' sounds require practice for English speakers.

リスニング 3/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to pick out in songs.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

pássaro cantar noite bonito pequeno

次に学ぶ

melro cotovia andorinha melodia trinar

上級

canoro passeriforme migratório virtuosismo lyrica

知っておくべき文法

Plural of words ending in -ol

rouxinol -> rouxinóis, farol -> faróis

Pronunciation of 'x' as /ʃ/

rouxinol, peixe, caixa

Gender of animals

O rouxinol (masculine by default)

Contractions with 'de'

O ninho do rouxinol (de + o)

Adjective placement

O rouxinol melodioso (after the noun)

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レベル別の例文

O rouxinol canta.

The nightingale sings.

Simple subject + verb.

Eu vejo o rouxinol.

I see the nightingale.

Direct object with definite article.

O rouxinol é castanho.

The nightingale is brown.

Adjective agreement (masculine).

Um rouxinol pequeno.

A small nightingale.

Indefinite article + noun + adjective.

Onde está o rouxinol?

Where is the nightingale?

Interrogative sentence.

O rouxinol voa.

The nightingale flies.

Basic action verb.

Gosto do rouxinol.

I like the nightingale.

Contraction 'de + o = do'.

O rouxinol no ninho.

The nightingale in the nest.

Prepositional phrase.

Os rouxinóis cantam à noite.

The nightingales sing at night.

Plural form 'rouxinóis'.

Eu ouvi um rouxinol ontem.

I heard a nightingale yesterday.

Pretérito Perfeito (past tense).

O canto do rouxinol é bonito.

The nightingale's song is beautiful.

Possessive with 'do'.

Eles são rouxinóis novos.

They are young nightingales.

Plural adjective agreement.

Não vejo nenhum rouxinol aqui.

I don't see any nightingale here.

Negative with 'nenhum'.

O rouxinol mora na floresta.

The nightingale lives in the forest.

Verb 'morar' (to live/dwell).

Aquele rouxinol canta muito.

That nightingale sings a lot.

Demonstrative 'aquele'.

Quero ver o rouxinol de perto.

I want to see the nightingale up close.

Infinitive after 'querer'.

Ela canta como um rouxinol.

She sings like a nightingale.

Simile using 'como'.

O rouxinol é conhecido pelo seu canto melodioso.

The nightingale is known for its melodious song.

Passive voice 'é conhecido'.

Se ouvires o rouxinol, ficarás encantado.

If you hear the nightingale, you will be enchanted.

Future subjunctive 'ouvires'.

Dizem que o rouxinol só canta quando está feliz.

They say the nightingale only sings when it is happy.

Conjunction 'quando'.

O rouxinol escondia-se entre as folhas.

The nightingale was hiding among the leaves.

Imperfect tense + reflexive.

É difícil encontrar um rouxinol na cidade.

It is difficult to find a nightingale in the city.

Impersonal 'É difícil'.

O rouxinol é um símbolo de amor na poesia.

The nightingale is a symbol of love in poetry.

Noun as symbol.

Aprendemos sobre o rouxinol na aula de biologia.

We learned about the nightingale in biology class.

Preposition 'sobre'.

O rouxinol, cujas penas são discretas, tem uma voz magnífica.

The nightingale, whose feathers are discreet, has a magnificent voice.

Relative pronoun 'cujas'.

Embora seja pequeno, o rouxinol domina o silêncio da noite.

Although it is small, the nightingale dominates the silence of the night.

Concession with 'embora' + subjunctive.

O poeta comparou a sua amada a um rouxinol solitário.

The poet compared his beloved to a lonely nightingale.

Verb 'comparar a'.

A migração dos rouxinóis ocorre no final do verão.

The migration of nightingales occurs at the end of summer.

Complex noun phrase.

Raramente se vê um rouxinol durante o dia.

A nightingale is rarely seen during the day.

Passive 'se' construction.

O canto do rouxinol inspirou muitos compositores clássicos.

The nightingale's song inspired many classical composers.

Transitive verb 'inspirar'.

Não há nada que supere a melodia de um rouxinol.

There is nothing that surpasses the melody of a nightingale.

Subjunctive after 'nada que'.

O rouxinol adaptou-se perfeitamente ao ecossistema local.

The nightingale adapted perfectly to the local ecosystem.

Reflexive verb 'adaptar-se'.

A lírica tradicional portuguesa é rica em referências ao rouxinol.

Traditional Portuguese lyric poetry is rich in references to the nightingale.

Adjective phrase 'rica em'.

O rouxinol personifica a voz da alma que sofre em silêncio.

The nightingale personifies the voice of the soul that suffers in silence.

Personification verb.

Ao ouvir o rouxinol, o viajante sentiu uma profunda nostalgia.

Upon hearing the nightingale, the traveler felt a deep nostalgia.

'Ao + infinitive' (temporal clause).

A subtileza do canto do rouxinol desafia qualquer descrição verbal.

The subtlety of the nightingale's song defies any verbal description.

Abstract subject.

O rouxinol é, por excelência, o guardião das noites de luar.

The nightingale is, par excellence, the guardian of moonlit nights.

Parenthetical 'por excelência'.

Tais rouxinóis literários povoam as páginas dos nossos clássicos.

Such literary nightingales populate the pages of our classics.

Metaphorical usage.

É imperativo proteger o rouxinol contra a destruição dos seus ninhos.

It is imperative to protect the nightingale against the destruction of its nests.

Impersonal structure 'É imperativo'.

O rouxinol canta, alheio à agitação do mundo moderno.

The nightingale sings, oblivious to the bustle of the modern world.

Adjective 'alheio a'.

A exegese do poema revelou o rouxinol como um arquétipo da melancolia.

The exegesis of the poem revealed the nightingale as an archetype of melancholy.

Academic vocabulary.

O rouxinol, em sua virtuosidade canora, eclipsa as demais aves da floresta.

The nightingale, in its vocal virtuosity, eclipses the other birds of the forest.

Elevated register.

Perscrutando a densa folhagem, lográmos vislumbrar o esquivo rouxinol.

Scrutinizing the dense foliage, we managed to glimpse the elusive nightingale.

Gerund + sophisticated verbs.

O canto do rouxinol ressoa como um eco de eras passadas e amores perdidos.

The nightingale's song resonates like an echo of past eras and lost loves.

Complex simile.

Subjaz à lenda do rouxinol uma profunda reflexão sobre a efemeridade da beleza.

Underlying the legend of the nightingale is a profound reflection on the ephemerality of beauty.

Inverted sentence structure.

O rouxinol não é senão um arauto da primavera que se aproxima a passos largos.

The nightingale is none other than a herald of spring that is approaching with long strides.

Negative restrictive 'não é senão'.

A polifonia do rouxinol transcende a mera imitação da natureza.

The polyphony of the nightingale transcends mere imitation of nature.

Philosophical subject.

Instalou-se um silêncio sepulcral, apenas mitigado pelo trinado do rouxinol.

A deathly silence settled, only mitigated by the nightingale's trill.

Sophisticated past participle usage.

よく使う組み合わせ

canto do rouxinol

ouvir o rouxinol

rouxinol solitário

ninho de rouxinol

rouxinol melodioso

cantar como um rouxinol

rouxinol da noite

voz de rouxinol

pequeno rouxinol

rouxinol de Lisboa

よく使うフレーズ

Cantar como um rouxinol

— To sing beautifully and clearly.

A menina canta como um rouxinol.

O rouxinol da família

— The person in the family who sings well.

O meu primo é o rouxinol da família.

Ao som do rouxinol

— Accompanied by the bird's song.

Adormeci ao som do rouxinol.

Canto de rouxinol

— A very sweet and melodic sound.

A flauta tinha um canto de rouxinol.

O primeiro rouxinol

— The sign of spring's arrival.

Já ouviste o primeiro rouxinol?

Rouxinol-do-mar

— A regional name for certain fish or other birds (rare).

O rouxinol-do-mar é diferente.

Voz de rouxinol

— An exceptionally beautiful singing voice.

Ela foi abençoada com uma voz de rouxinol.

Calar o rouxinol

— To stop someone from expressing beauty or truth.

Ninguém pode calar o rouxinol.

O rouxinol e a rosa

— Reference to the famous story of sacrifice.

Lembraste-te do conto do rouxinol e a rosa?

Rouxinol bravo

— A wild nightingale.

O rouxinol bravo é difícil de ver.

よく混同される語

rouxinol vs melro

The blackbird. It's black and sings in the day, while the nightingale is brown and sings at night.

rouxinol vs cotovia

The lark. Known for singing at dawn, whereas the nightingale is famous for the night.

rouxinol vs sabiá

A Brazilian bird. Similar poetic status but a different species native to South America.

慣用句と表現

"Cantar como um rouxinol"

— To have a perfect, melodic singing voice.

Ela subiu ao palco e cantou como um rouxinol.

common

"Ter voz de rouxinol"

— To possess a naturally beautiful voice.

Desde pequena que ela tem voz de rouxinol.

common

"Ser um rouxinol"

— To be a person who is always singing or happy.

O João é um rouxinol, está sempre a trautear.

informal

"Acordar com o rouxinol"

— To wake up very early or with the birds.

Hoje acordei com o rouxinol.

rural

"O rouxinol não canta na gaiola"

— Beauty and talent need freedom to flourish.

Deixa-a ir, o rouxinol não canta na gaiola.

proverbial

"Parecer um rouxinol"

— To sound very sweet when speaking or singing.

A tua voz parece um rouxinol hoje.

affectionate

"O rouxinol de [Lugar]"

— A title given to the best singer of a specific town.

Ele é o rouxinol do Alentejo.

honorific

"Canto de rouxinol em terra de corvos"

— Something beautiful in a harsh or ugly environment.

A sua poesia é um canto de rouxinol em terra de corvos.

literary

"Engolir um rouxinol"

— To suddenly start singing very well (humorous).

Parece que engoliste um rouxinol!

informal

"Fazer o rouxinol chorar"

— To sing so beautifully it causes deep emotion.

Aquele fado faz o rouxinol chorar.

poetic

間違えやすい

rouxinol vs rouxinóis

Plural form change.

It changes the 'ol' to 'óis' and adds an accent.

Vimos vários rouxinóis.

rouxinol vs rouxinol-do-japão

Different species.

It is a colorful cage bird, unlike the wild common nightingale.

O rouxinol-do-japão é muito colorido.

rouxinol vs rouxinolar

Rare verb.

It means to sing like a nightingale but is seldom used in modern speech.

Os campos rouxinolaram na primavera.

rouxinol vs rouxinol-bravo

Specific type.

Refers to the wilder, more elusive versions of the bird.

O rouxinol-bravo é mais difícil de fotografar.

rouxinol vs enrouxinolado

Invented or poetic adjective.

Means 'nightingale-like' but is very literary.

O ar estava enrouxinolado de música.

文型パターン

O [animal] é [adjetivo].

O rouxinol é pequeno.

Eu ouço o [animal] no [lugar].

Eu ouço o rouxinol no jardim.

[Sujeito] canta como um [animal].

Ela canta como um rouxinol.

Embora seja [adjetivo], o [animal] [verbo].

Embora seja pequeno, o rouxinol canta alto.

O [animal] personifica [conceito].

O rouxinol personifica a melancolia.

O canto do [animal] ressoa como [comparação].

O canto do rouxinol ressoa como um eco do passado.

Se eu fosse um [animal], [verbo condicional].

Se eu fosse um rouxinol, voaria para o sul.

Os [animal plural] estão a [verbo].

Os rouxinóis estão a cantar.

語族

名詞

rouxinol (the bird)

rouxinóis (plural)

動詞

rouxinolar (rare, to sing like a nightingale)

形容詞

rouxinólico (rare, relating to a nightingale)

使い方

frequency

Common in literature and music, medium in daily life.

よくある間違い

O rouxinol canta no noite. → O rouxinol canta à noite.
Use 'à noite' for 'at night' instead of 'no noite'.
Eu vi dois rouxinols. → Eu vi dois rouxinóis.
The plural of words ending in -ol is -óis.
A rouxinol é bonita. → O rouxinol é bonito.
Rouxinol is a masculine noun regardless of the bird's sex.
Ela canta como um ruxinol. → Ela canta como um rouxinol.
Missing the 'o' in the 'ou' diphthong.
O canto do rouxinol é melodiosa. → O canto do rouxinol é melodioso.
The adjective must agree with 'canto' (masculine), not the idea of a song.

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Master the 'SH'

Practice saying 'sh' while saying 'rouxinol'. It is the key to sounding like a native. Think 'ROU-SHI-NOL'.

The Plural Rule

Remember that words ending in -ol always change to -óis. Farol, Anzol, Rouxinol. This is a consistent rule!

Listen to Fado

Search for Fado songs with 'rouxinol' in the title to hear how the word is used emotionally and poetically.

The Silent 'I' Trap

Don't forget the 'i' after the 'x'. Many learners write 'rouxnol' by mistake. It's 'rou-xi-nol'.

Bird Pairs

Learn 'rouxinol' and 'melro' together. They are the two most famous singing birds in Portugal.

Complimenting

If you want to compliment a friend's singing, say 'Cantas como um rouxinol!'. It’s a classic and sweet expression.

Plain but Talented

Remember the bird is plain brown. This helps you remember the metaphor: beauty comes from the voice, not the looks.

The Nasal Ending

The 'nol' at the end is slightly nasal. Don't hit the 'l' too hard with your tongue against your teeth.

Poetry Context

When you see 'rouxinol' in a poem, think about 'night' and 'love'. It almost always sets that mood.

Latin Link

If you know French 'rossignol' or Spanish 'ruiseñor', the Portuguese word is just the 'sh' version of those.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'ROU-SHI-NOL' as a bird that puts on a 'SHOW' (the 'x' sound) at 'NIGHT' (the 'nol' sound, like 'noite').

視覚的連想

Imagine a small brown bird standing on a musical staff under a crescent moon.

Word Web

pássaro noite canto melodia natureza fado poesia primavera

チャレンジ

Try to say 'O rouxinol canta no ramo' five times fast without turning the 'x' into a 'ks' sound.

語源

From the Vulgar Latin *rossiniolus*, a diminutive of *rossinia*.

元の意味： Small singing bird associated with the night.

Romance (Indo-European).

文化的な背景

No specific sensitivities; it is a purely positive and poetic term.

English speakers know the nightingale from Keats' 'Ode to a Nightingale'. The Portuguese 'rouxinol' carries the same romantic weight.

'O Rouxinol e a Rosa' by Oscar Wilde (translated) 'O Meu Rouxinol' (Fado song) 'Amália Rodrigues' was often compared to one.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Nature Walk

Consegues ouvir o rouxinol?
Onde está o rouxinol?
O rouxinol tem um ninho ali.
Que canto bonito tem o rouxinol!

Music Class

Ela canta como um rouxinol.
A voz dele é de rouxinol.
O rouxinol é o mestre do canto.
Pareces um rouxinol a cantar.

Poetry Reading

O rouxinol simboliza a saudade.
O poeta fala do rouxinol.
O rouxinol canta ao luar.
A voz do rouxinol é triste.

Birdwatching

É um rouxinol-comum.
Viste os rouxinóis?
O rouxinol é uma ave migratória.
O habitat do rouxinol é este.

Bedtime Story

O rouxinol cantou para o rei.
Era uma vez um rouxinol...
O rouxinol voou para longe.
O pequeno rouxinol era feliz.

会話のきっかけ

"Já alguma vez ouviste o canto de um rouxinol à noite?"

"Qual é o teu pássaro favorito, o rouxinol ou o melro?"

"Sabias que o rouxinol é um símbolo muito importante no Fado?"

"Achas que alguém pode realmente cantar tão bem como um rouxinol?"

"Onde é o melhor sítio para ver rouxinóis em Portugal?"

日記のテーマ

Descreve como te sentes ao ouvir o canto de um rouxinol numa noite silenciosa.

Se fosses um rouxinol, sobre o que cantarias?

Escreve um pequeno poema que inclua a palavra 'rouxinol' e 'estrela'.

Por que achas que o rouxinol é tão famoso na literatura se ele é um pássaro tão simples visualmente?

Compara o rouxinol com outro animal que tenha um talento escondido.

よくある質問

10 問

It is a masculine noun ('o rouxinol'). Even if you are referring to a female bird, the grammatical gender of the word remains masculine in Portuguese. To specify the sex, you would say 'o rouxinol fêmea'.

The 'x' is pronounced like the 'sh' in 'English' or 'ship'. It is a soft /ʃ/ sound. Avoid pronouncing it like 'ks'.

The plural is 'rouxinóis'. Note that the 'l' is replaced by 'is' and the 'o' becomes 'ó' with an acute accent to show it is an open vowel sound.

While it is famous for singing at night, the rouxinol also sings during the day. However, its song is most noticeable and iconic in the silence of the night.

The bird itself is not native to Brazil, but the word is well-known through literature, music, and translations of European stories. Brazilians often use 'sabiá' as their cultural equivalent.

Yes, though it is more commonly used for women or children with high, clear voices, it can be used for any singer with a beautiful, melodic voice.

The 'i' is part of the original evolution from Latin. It helps form the 'xi' syllable. It is essential for correct spelling.

Yes, the most famous is the 'rouxinol-comum', but birdwatchers also identify the 'rouxinol-bravo' (Cetti's Warbler) and others.

No, it is not a common first name, but it can be found as a surname or a stage name.

It means to sing with great beauty, clarity, and melody. It is a very high compliment for a singer.

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