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pajarito

/pa-ha-REE-toh/

little bird

A small, colorful blue and yellow bird perched on a single green branch.

A 'pajarito' is a literal small bird.

pajarito(noun)

mA1

little bird

?

literal small bird

Also:

birdie

?

affectionate or childish term

📝 In Action

Mira el pajarito que está en el árbol.

A1

Look at the little bird in the tree.

El pajarito está cantando en la ventana.

A1

The birdie is singing at the window.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ave (bird (more formal/scientific))

Antonyms

  • pajarraco (large, ugly bird)

Common Collocations

  • canto de pajarito – birdsong
  • nido de pajarito – little bird's nest

Idioms & Expressions

  • Me lo contó un pajarito – A little bird told me (used when you want to keep a secret about who gave you information)

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ito' Ending

The ending '-ito' is added to 'pájaro' (bird) to show that something is small or to show affection. It's like adding 'little' or 'y' in English (like 'dog' to 'doggy').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Agreement

Mistake: "la pajarito"

Correction: el pajarito

⭐ Usage Tips

When to use it

Use 'pajarito' instead of 'pájaro' whenever you want to sound warmer, friendlier, or when you are looking at a particularly small bird.

A happy toddler in a striped shirt sitting on a grassy hill.

As a term of endearment, 'pajarito' can refer to a little one or kiddo.

pajarito(noun)

mB1

little one / kiddo

?

referring to a small child

📝 In Action

¡Vengan a comer, pajaritos!

A2

Come eat, little ones!

💡 Grammar Points

Using Nouns as Nicknames

In Spanish, it's very common to call loved ones by animal names with a small ending (-ito/-ita) to show love.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: pajarito

Question 1 of 1

What does someone mean if they say 'un pajarito me lo contó'?

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Word Family

pájaro(bird) - noun
pajarita(female little bird / bowtie) - noun
pajarera(aviary / birdcage) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'pajarito' for any bird?

Technically yes, but it sounds strange for large birds like eagles or vultures. Use it for small garden birds or when being affectionate.

Is 'pajarita' the same thing?

Usually 'pajarita' refers to a female little bird, but it is also the standard word for a 'bowtie' in many Spanish-speaking countries!