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"Parrot" in Portuguese: papagaio
o papagaio
Parrot in Portuguese is o papagaio. Same word for pet birds and wild ones. Papagaio also slang-means chatterbox—tone tells you which.
Pet shop visit
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How to pronounce papagaio
Say it
pah-pah-GUY-oo
/pa.pa.ˈɡaj.u/
pah-pah-GUY-oo
"Parrot" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o papagaio | the parrot Default noun. | Default noun. |
| papagaios | parrots Plural. | Plural. |
| papagaio de estimação | pet parrot Pet. | Pet. |
| o papagaio fala | the parrot talks Classic trait. | Classic trait. |
How to use papagaio in real life
- 1Pet shop visit
O papagaio imitou o meu oi.
The parrot copied my hello.
Talking bird.
- 2Neighbor story
O papagaio dela canta de manhã cedo.
Her parrot sings early in the morning.
Noise.
- 3Nature park
Vimos dois papagaios nas árvores.
We saw two parrots in the trees.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with papagaio
Incorrect: Comprei um parrot.
Correct: Comprei um papagaio.
Use papagaio, not English parrot.
Incorrect: A papagaio é colorido.
Correct: O papagaio é colorido.
Papagaio is masculine: o papagaio.
Good to know
Brazil has many parrot species; papagaio is the everyday name people know. Calling someone papagaio means they talk a lot—playful or teasing depending on tone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend’s bird
ChatPal
Seu papagaio fala mesmo?
Does your parrot really talk?
You
Fala. O papagaio aprendeu meu nome.
It does. The parrot learned my name.
ChatPal
Que demais. O papagaio quer biscoito?
Amazing. Does the parrot want a cracker?
You
Quer. Eu dou um pedacinho.
It does. I’ll give a little piece.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Parrot" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o papagaio.
Plural?
Papagaios.
Pet parrot?
Papagaio de estimação.
Slang meaning?
A chatterbox person.
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