periquito
/peɾiˈkito/
The Spanish word for parakeet is periquito.
The term is used to refer to various species of small parrots.
Meaning: various species of small parrots (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal variation perico is used in parts of Latin America and in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of periquito is periquitos.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾiˈkito/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the word perico is also a common slang term for cocaine.
- In Colombia and Venezuela, perico refers to a traditional breakfast dish of scrambled eggs mixed with diced tomatoes and onions.
- While periquito describes the bird, in certain Caribbean contexts, the word perico can also refer to a specific type of bright green cocktail or a slang term for money.
Examples in context
- Los periquitos son aves pequeñas y coloridas.Parakeets are small and colorful birds.
- Mi vecino tiene un periquito que habla varios idiomas.My neighbor has a parakeet that speaks various languages.
- Mi abuela tiene un perico que habla más que ella misma.My grandmother has a parakeet that talks more than she does.
- El periquito es de color verde.The parakeet is green.
- Compré un periquito para mi hijo.I bought a parakeet for my son.
- Ese periquito canta muy bonito.That parakeet sings very beautifully.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are at a pet store.
- MaríaMira ese periquito azul, Daniel.Look at that blue parakeet, Daniel.
- DanielEs muy bonito, pero es pequeño.It is very pretty, but it is small.
- María¿Crees que el periquito es fácil de cuidar?Do you think the parakeet is easy to take care of?
- DanielSí, creo que es una mascota ideal.Yes, I think it is an ideal pet.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry periquito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
