quetzal

• Sustantivo que designa ya sea la unidad monetaria de Guatemala, dividida en 100 centavos, ya sea un ave trogónida grande de Centro y Sudamérica con plumaje dorado-verde y escarlata.

A noun referring to either the basic monetary unit of Guatemala, equal to 100 centavos, or a large trogon bird of Central and South America with golden-green and scarlet plumage.

1. Currency of GuatemalaB1formal

   The official monetary unit of Guatemala, subdivided into 100 centavos.

   quetzal (moneda de Guatemala)

   • The price of the souvenir was fifty quetzals.
   • He exchanged his dollars for Guatemalan quetzals at the bank.
   • The quetzal has been the national currency since 1925.

2. Colorful birdB1formal

   A large, brightly colored bird of the trogon family, native to Central and South America, known for its golden-green and scarlet feathers.

   Quetzal (ave)

   • The resplendent quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala.
   • We spotted a quetzal perched on a branch in the cloud forest.
   • Its long, iridescent tail feathers make the quetzal one of the most beautiful birds in the world.