pajarito
/paxaˈɾito/
In Spanish, the phrase for "little bird" is pajarito.
The term refers to a small bird. It can also be used idiomatically in the phrase Me lo dijo un pajarito to suggest that you have heard a piece of information or a rumor from an unnamed source.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple birds, use the plural form pajaritos. If you are specifically identifying the bird as female, you should use the feminine form pajarita.
How do you pronounce it?
/paxaˈɾito/
Did you know?
- In some regions, pajarito is used as a playful slang term to refer to the male anatomy of a young child.
- In certain poetic contexts, pajarito can be used as a metaphor for the soul in Spanish literature.
- Because pajarito is a diminutive, it can be used to ironically describe a very large bird to make it sound silly.
Examples in context
- Me lo dijo un pajarito.A little bird told me.This sentence shows how to use the idiom to express that an unnamed source provided information.Tatoeba #10288329 by Seael, translation #327991 by CM
- Un pajarito me contó que no estás yendo a misa.A little bird told me you are not attending Mass.This sentence demonstrates using the idiom to mention hearing a specific rumor.Tatoeba #1138980 by marcelostockle, translation #1752598 by marcelostockle
- El pajarito hace guardia en la puerta, se preocupa por su mamá.The little bird standing guard at the door is worried about his mom.This sentence provides a literal context for the word pajarito.Tatoeba #9474925 by ecorralest101, translation #11434133 by Serveto
- El pajarito estaba cantando en el árbol.The little bird was singing in the tree.
- Observé un pajarito volando por el cielo.I observed a little bird flying across the sky.
- En la mañana, algunas avecillas se acercaron a mi ventana.In the morning, some little birds approached my window.
- ¡Mira ese pajarillo tan adorable en el nido!Look at that adorable little bird in the nest!
- Le puse un nombre al pajarillo que visita nuestro patio todos los días.I named the little bird that visits our patio every day.
- El pajarituco se posó en mi hombro y cantó una linda melodía.The little bird perched on my shoulder and sang a beautiful melody.
- Los pajaritucos revolotean alegremente por el parque todos los días.The little birds flutter happily around the park every day.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are sitting in a park.
- Sofía¿Ves a ese pajarito en la rama?Do you see that little bird on the branch?
- MateoSí, es un pajarito muy bonito, Sofía.Yes, it is a very beautiful little bird, Sofía.
- SofíaParece que tiene mucha hambre.It looks like it is very hungry.
- MateoTal vez quiera algunas migas.Maybe it wants some crumbs.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pajarito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
