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pajarito

pa-ha-REE-toh/paxaˈɾito/

“pajarito” means “little bird” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

little bird

Also: birdie
NounmA1
Mexico
A small, colorful blue and yellow bird perched on a single green branch.

📝 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)

little one / kiddo

NounmB1informal
A happy toddler in a striped shirt sitting on a grassy hill.

📝 In Action

¡Vengan a comer, pajaritos!

A2

Come eat, little ones!

Vocabulary Collections

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pajarito" in Spanish:

birdie→little bird→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pajarito

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pájaro(bird) — Noun
pajarita(female little bird / bowtie) — Noun
pajarera(aviary / birdcage) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'pájaro' (from Latin 'passer', meaning sparrow) combined with the diminutive suffix '-ito'.

First recorded: 13th century (base word)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: passarinho

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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!