Pajarillos (en. Little birds)

/paχaˈɾiʝos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small-sized birds
The garden is full of little birds singing at dawn.
El jardín está lleno de pajarillos que cantan al amanecer.
A term of endearment for referring to young children.
The little birds in the neighborhood always play in the park.
Los pajarillos del barrio siempre juegan en el parque.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'pájaro', which comes from the Latin 'pāvicārum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

little birds in the head
A person who has unrealistic or fanciful ideas.
pajarillos en la cabeza
like a little bird
To do something lightly or delicately.
como un pajarillo
to be like little birds
To be very restless or unstable.
ser como pajarillos

Related Words

bird
Bird in general, can refer to any species.
pájaro
to fly
To move through the air using wings.
volar
nest
Structure made by birds to lay their eggs.
nido

Slang Meanings

A term of affection for referring to young and cheerful people.
That little bird always brings good energy to the group.
Esa pajarilla siempre trae buena energía al grupo.
Colloquial use to describe something that is light or weightless.
That bag is so light it feels like it weighs nothing.
Esa bolsa es tan pajarilla que parece que no pesa nada.