pajarito
/paxaˈɾito/masculine
The English phrase "birdie" is translated into Spanish as pajarito.
pajarito refers to a little bird or a birdling. Similar to English, it is used in the idiomatic expression un pajarito me dijo to suggest that a secret source of information provided the news.
Meaning: bird, birdling (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by the root pájaro (bird) and the diminutive suffix -ito (little), literally meaning "little bird".
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is pajarito. If the bird is specifically female, use the feminine form pajarita. For multiple birds, the plural form is pajaritos.
How do you pronounce it?
/paxaˈɾito/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, pajarito is used as a childish euphemism for a young boy's penis.
- In Spain, pajarita is the common word for a bowtie. If you are dressing up for a formal event, you are wearing a pajarita rather than a corbata.
- In certain contexts, calling someone pajarita can refer to a person who is flighty or scatterbrained.
Examples in context
- Un pajarito me dijo que tú estabas ahí.A little birdie told me you were there.This sentence shows how to use pajarito in the idiom.Tatoeba #1546409 by marcelostockle, translation #1121892 by CM
- ¡Mira el lindo pajarito en el árbol!Look at the cute birdie on the tree!
- En el jardín hay muchos pajarillos revoloteando.There are many little birdies fluttering in the garden.
- Ese pajarito tiene colores muy bonitos.That little bird has very beautiful colors.
- Mira, hay un pajarito en la ventana.Look, there is a little bird on the window.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are looking out the window at a garden.
- Sofía¡Daniel, mira aquel pajarito azul!Daniel, look at that little blue bird!
- DanielEs muy lindo y pequeño.It is very cute and small.
- SofíaCreo que es un pajarito perdido.I think it is a lost birdie.
- DanielEsperemos que encuentre su nido.Let's hope it finds its nest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “birdie” translations and entries pajarito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
