perico
Mexico
In Mexico a small parrot is often a perico, and the general word loro works for bigger parrots. A macaw is a guacamaya.
Meaning: talking bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| perico | Mexico |
| Loro | general Spanish |
| Guacamaya | macaw |
A perico is a parakeet or small parrot kept as a pet. Guacamaya is the colorful macaw of the southern forests.
Which one should you use?
Loro is the safest word for any talking parrot. Perico is more informal and suits a small pet bird.
Did you know?
- Parrots can live for decades, and some owners pass them down in the family.
Examples in context
- Mi loro sabe decir mi nombre.My parrot can say my name.
- Compramos un perico verde.We bought a green parakeet.
- La guacamaya es muy colorida.The macaw is very colorful.
Example conversation
Tomás shows his new pet to his neighbor Alma in Villahermosa.
- TomásMira, es mi loro nuevo.Look, it is my new parrot.
- Alma¿Sabe hablar?Can it talk?
- TomásYa dice buenos días.It already says good morning.
