buzzard
US /ˈbʌz.ɚd/
UK /ˈbʌz.ɚd/
1.
buitre, busardo
a large predatory bird with broad wings and a rounded tail, typically seen soaring or circling in the air. In North America, it refers to a vulture, especially the turkey vulture.
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We watched a buzzard circling high above the fields.
Vimos un buitre dando vueltas en lo alto sobre los campos.
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The old farmer called the turkey vultures 'buzzards'.
El viejo granjero llamaba a los buitres de pavo 'buitres'.
2.
gruñón, viejo cascarrabias
an unpleasant or annoying person
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That old buzzard is always complaining about something.
Ese viejo gruñón siempre se está quejando de algo.
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He's a grumpy old buzzard, but he means well.
Es un viejo gruñón, pero tiene buenas intenciones.