loro
“loro” means “parrot” in Spanish (the colorful bird known for mimicking speech).
parrot
Also: chatterbox
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El loro de mi abuela puede decir su nombre.
A1My grandmother's parrot can say its name.
Había muchos loros de colores brillantes en la selva.
A2There were many brightly colored parrots in the jungle.
¡Cállate un poco, que eres un loro!
B1Be quiet for a bit, you're such a chatterbox!
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What does the phrase 'hablar como un loro' mean?
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Likely derived from a Caribbean or African language, brought to Spanish via Portuguese explorers who encountered these birds during their travels.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'loro' the only word for parrot in Spanish?
No, there are many! 'Papagayo' is used for large, colorful ones, and 'perico' or 'periquito' is used for smaller parakeets.
Can I say 'lora' for a female parrot?
You can, and it is grammatically correct, but in daily conversation, most people just say 'el loro' for the species unless they are specifically discussing biology.
Why do people call a radio a 'loro' in Spain?
It's an old slang term from the 80s, likely because radios 'chatter' and make noise all day, just like the bird.