loros
/loɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "parrots" is loros in Spanish.
loros refers to birds of the parrot family that are known for their bright colors and ability to mimic speech. The more scientific or formal way to refer to the larger parrot family, including macaws and parakeets, is Psitácidos.
Which one should you use?
Cotorros is an informal term used across many Spanish-speaking countries. Pericos is an informal term for smaller parrots, particularly parakeets, commonly heard in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is loro. The form loros is the masculine plural, which is used when referring to a group of male parrots or a group of mixed gender.
How do you pronounce it?
/loɾos/
Did you know?
- The word perico can be a slang term for cocaine in several Latin American countries.
- The word perico is the common term for a parakeet, but in some Caribbean countries, it is also a very common slang word for a small shot of liquor.
- While cotorro refers to a parrot, in Argentina it is a common slang term for someone who is a smooth talker or a flirt.
Examples in context
- Las cacatúas son loros.Cockatiels are parrots.This sentence uses loros to identify cockatiels as a type of parrot.Tatoeba #10031604 by manufrutos, translation #10019393 by shekitten
- Los loros son aves muy inteligentes.Parrots are very smart birds.This sentence uses loros to describe them as intelligent birds.Tatoeba #5003731 by DerKommisar, translation #5002077 by Hybrid
- Los loros son buenos en crearse un hábitat un grandes ciudades, y esto es lo que ocurrió en Pasadena y en el Este de Los Ángeles.The parrots are good at making a habitat for themselves in major cities, and this is what happened in Pasadena and East L.A.This sentence uses loros to discuss how they create habitats in large cities.Tatoeba #10067359 by manufrutos, translation #7767272 by Hybrid
- Hoy vi unos hermosos papagayos en el zoológico.Today I saw some beautiful parrots at the zoo.
- Los cotorros del vecindario hacen mucho ruido.The neighborhood parrots make a lot of noise.
- Mi abuela tiene unos pericos en su jardín.My grandmother has some parakeets in her garden.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are visiting a tropical zoo.
- ElenaMira esos loros tan coloridos.Look at those colorful parrots.
- MateoSí, son muy bonitos.Yes, they are very beautiful.
- Elena¿Crees que los loros pueden hablar?Do you think parrots can talk?
- MateoAlgunos pueden imitar palabras.Some can mimic words.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
