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"Parrot" in Spanish: loro
el loro
A parrot is el loro (LOH-roh). It is masculine. Plural is los loros. Some regions also say el perico.
At home
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How to pronounce loro
Say it
LOH-roh
/ˈloɾo/
LOH-roh. Soft flapped r. Stress LOH. Say loro short and clear.
"Parrot" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el loro | the parrot Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| los loros | the parrots Plural. | Plural. |
| un loro | a parrot Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| el loro habla | the parrot talks Pet party trick. | Pet party trick. |
How to use loro in real life
- 1At home
Mi loro dice hola.
My parrot says hello.
Mi loro.
- 2Pet store
Ese loro es muy colorido.
That parrot is very colorful.
Ese loro.
- 3Park
Hay loros en los árboles.
There are parrots in the trees.
Loros plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with loro
Incorrect: La loro es verde.
Correct: El loro es verde.
Loro is masculine: el loro.
Incorrect: Tengo una loro.
Correct: Tengo un loro.
Use un with loro.
Good to know
Markets and homes may keep el loro as a pet. Wild loros appear in tropical cities. Perico is another local word for some parrots.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend with a pet bird
ChatPal
Mi loro sabe decir hola.
My parrot knows how to say hello.
You
¡Hola, loro! ¿Me escuchas?
Hi, parrot! Can you hear me?
ChatPal
A veces contesta.
Sometimes he answers.
You
Qué divertido.
How fun.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Parrot" in Spanish
Is loro masculine?
Yes: el loro, los loros.
Loro or perico?
Loro is the general word; perico is common for some smaller parrots.
How do you pronounce loro?
LOH-roh with stress on LOH.
What is the plural?
Los loros.
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