nestling

• Sustantivo que designa a un pájaro joven que aún no ha abandonado el nido, o a un niño o niña pequeño, especialmente en sentido afectuoso.

A noun referring to a young bird that has not yet left the nest, or a young person of either sex.

1. Young birdB1formal

   A bird that is too young to leave the nest and is still being cared for by its parents.

   Polluelo que aún no abandona el nido

   • The nestling chirped loudly when its mother returned with food.
   • A fallen nestling was carefully placed back into its nest.
   • The ornithologist studied the development of nestlings in the wild.

   Sinónimosbaby birdchickfledglinghatchling

2. Young personB2informal

   A child or young individual, often used in a tender or affectionate manner.

   Niño pequeño, criatura

   • The little nestling clung to her mother's hand in the crowd.
   • He was just a nestling when he first started learning the piano.
   • The camp was full of energetic nestlings enjoying their summer.

   Sinónimosbairnchildkidnippertottykeyoungster

• Verbo que denota la acción de colocarse o situarse cómodamente dentro de algo o junto a algo, a menudo en un lugar cálido o protegido.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or lying comfortably within or against something, often in a warm or sheltered position.

1. Settle comfortablyB1formal

   To move or arrange oneself into a warm, cozy, or comfortable position, often by pressing against something soft.

   acurrucarse

   • She nestled into the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • The child nestled against her mother's shoulder.
   • He nestled deeper under the warm blanket.

   Sinónimosburrowcuddlecurl uphuddlenuzzlesettlesnuggle

2. Lie in a sheltered spotB2formal

   To be situated in a protected or partially hidden location, often surrounded by natural features.

   Estar enclavado

   • The cottage nestles in a quiet valley.
   • The village nestles among the rolling hills.
   • A small cabin nestles at the edge of the forest.

   Sinónimosliesettlesnuggle

3. Position comfortablyB1formal

   To place or position something in a snug, secure, or comfortable way.

   Acomodar confortablemente

   • She nestled the baby in her arms.
   • He nestled the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The cat nestled its head against my hand.

   Sinónimosburrowcuddleensconcenuzzlesettlesnuggletuck