Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| papagaio | /pa.paˈɡaj.u/ (Brazil) /pɐ.pɐˈɡaj.u/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| louro | /ˈlo(w).ɾu/ (Brazil) /ˈlo(w).ɾu/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
The term refers to a type of bird. While papagaio is the most common and widely used word for a parrot, you may encounter other terms depending on the specific bird or context. For example, Arara is used specifically for the macaw species and Psitacídeo is a formal term used to encompass the entire parrot family.
Which one should you use?
papagaio is the standard term for a parrot. louro is another masculine noun used for certain types of parrots. If you are referring specifically to a macaw, use Arara.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both papagaio and louro are masculine nouns. The related verbs papaguear and papagaiar mean to repeat words or phrases exactly without showing understanding.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of papagaio is /pa.paˈɡaj.u/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- Portuguese speakers use papagaio to describe a person who talks too much or reveals secrets, similar to the English 'blabbermouth'.
- The word louro may have a distant connection to the Malay word luri, reflecting the historical global trade of exotic birds.
- While you might think louro refers to a bird, it is also the Portuguese word for 'laurel'.
Examples in context
- O papagaio está morto.The parrot is dead.This sentence uses papagaio to state the bird is dead.Tatoeba #4968224 by bill, translation #1125399 by Scott
- Queres vender o papagaio?Do you want to sell the parrot?This sentence uses papagaio to ask about selling the bird.Tatoeba #10704463 by carlosalberto, translation #10704474 by carlosalberto
- Meu papagaio morreu ontem.My parrot died yesterday.This sentence uses papagaio to note that the bird died yesterday.Tatoeba #1054728 by alexmarcelo, translation #1344885 by CK
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a pet shop, Rodrigo looks at a colorful bird.
- JulianaAquele papagaio é muito bonito.That parrot is very beautiful.
- RodrigoSim, ele é um papagaio muito inteligente.Yes, he is a very intelligent parrot.
- JulianaQuanto custa o papagaio?How much does the parrot cost?
- RodrigoO preço do papagaio é alto.The price of the parrot is high.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parrot” translations and entries papagaio, louro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries louro, papagaio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
