fledge

• Verbo usado para referirse a un pájaro joven cuyas plumas de vuelo se desarrollan y que aprende a volar, o a criar a un polluelo hasta que puede volar por sí mismo.

A verb used to describe a young bird developing wing feathers and learning to fly, or to raise a young bird until it can fly.

1. Raise young birdsB2formaltechnical

   To feed and care for young birds until they develop flight feathers and can fly.

   Criar polluelos hasta que emplumen

   • The mother bird fledged her chicks over several weeks.
   • The sanctuary successfully fledged three endangered species.
   • They observed the parents fledging the nestlings with care.

   Sinónimosbring upnurtureraiserear

2. Adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or cover something with feathers, often for ornamental or ceremonial purposes.

   Emplumar (adornar con plumas)

   • The artisan fledged the ceremonial mask with bright plumes.
   • Ancient warriors fledged their shields to intimidate enemies.
   • She fledged her costume for the carnival parade.

   Sinónimosfeatherplume

3. Grow feathersB2formaltechnical

   To develop or acquire feathers, said of young birds when they reach a stage of feather growth.

   Emplumar

   • The chicks begin to fledge after about two weeks.
   • Eaglets fledge slowly, relying on their parents for food.
   • Once the bird fledges, it is ready to leave the nest.

   Sinónimosfeather

   Antónimosmoltmoult