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parrot in Spanish

parrot in Spanish is loro, papagayo, cotorra — parrot means a brightly colored tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.

parrot in Spanish

loro
noun
papagayo
noun
cotorra
noun
hablar como un papagayo
verb
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
hablar por boca de ganso
verb
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
lorear
verb
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
repetir como loro
verb
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

What does "parrot" mean?

  1. noun A brightly colored tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
    "Our neighbor's green parrot can whistle a tune and say my name."
  2. noun Someone who repeats what others say without really understanding it.
    "Don't be a parrot; think about the question and give your own answer."
  3. verb To repeat something word for word without showing any real understanding of it.
    "The little boy parroted his older brother's jokes without knowing why they were funny."
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parrot in a sentence

  • Our neighbor's green parrot can whistle a tune and say my name.
  • The parrot squawked "hello" every time someone walked past its cage.
  • Don't be a parrot; think about the question and give your own answer.
  • The manager called him a parrot because he repeated every opinion his boss shared.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "parrot" in Spanish?
"parrot" in Spanish is loro, papagayo, cotorra. parrot means: A brightly colored tropical bird known for its curved beak and ability to mimic human speech.
How do you use "parrot" in a sentence?
Example: "Our neighbor's green parrot can whistle a tune and say my name." In Spanish, "parrot" is loro, papagayo, cotorra.
Are there other ways to say "parrot" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "parrot": loro, papagayo, cotorra, hablar como un papagayo, hablar por boca de ganso, lorear.
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