Spanish word

periquito

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾiˈkito/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbudgie

Example

Mi periquito canta todas las mañanas.

My budgie sings every morning.

Illustration for periquito (budgie)

More examples

Siempre cuido al periquito después del trabajo.

I always take care of the budgie after work.

Core concept

Small colorful pet parrot perched on a finger.

Common phrases

  • cuidar al periquito

    take care of the budgie

  • hablar con el periquito

    talk to the budgie

  • la jaula del periquito

    the budgie's cage

Similar words

perico: Small household parrot, often green, commonly kept as a caged companion.
loro: Large brightly colored parrot with a strong curved beak and striking plumage.
cotorra: Small social parrot that lives in flocks and makes loud, frequent calls.
pájaro: Feathered animal that typically flies, perches, and often sings.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para un loro pequeño y domesticado, apreciado por su canto y por su capacidad de imitar sonidos.

Word origin

Periquito derives from perico with the diminutive -ito, marking a smaller or endearing parrot and applied to the budgerigar.

Usage tips

  • The qu before i makes a k sound, so periquito is pronounced peh-ree-KEE-to rather than peh-ree-shee-to.

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