Spanish word

loro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈloɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparrot

Example

Mi loro habla mucho.

My parrot talks a lot.

Illustration for loro (parrot)

More examples

Siempre repite palabras como un loro.

They always repeat words like a parrot.

Core concept

Stocky to slender parrot commonly kept as a domestic bird that often mimics voices.

Common phrases

  • hablar como un loro

    speak like a parrot

  • tener un loro

    have a parrot

Similar words

papagayo: Showy, colorful parrot that commonly copies human speech and other sounds.
lorito: Very small parrot commonly kept as an affectionate companion bird.
perico: Small, sprightly parrot notable for high-pitched, frequent vocalizations.
cotorra: Social parrot of small-to-medium size that prefers to travel and roost in groups.

Definition in Spanish

Ave, a menudo domesticada, cuya variedad de tamaños y colores contrasta con su rasgo común de imitar la voz humana y otros sonidos.

Word origin

Derived from a medieval Romance word in the Iberian Peninsula for the parrot, with no clear earlier source.

Usage tips

  • Can refer to various parrot types including parakeets, so use specific names like periquito or cotorra when species matters.

Related words

  • loritolittle parrotnoun
  • lorafemale parrotnoun

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