Perico (en. Parakeet)

/peˈɾiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Small, brightly colored bird, known for its ability to mimic sounds.

Example Sentence: The parakeet is a very social and friendly animal.

El perico es un animal muy sociable y amistoso.

Definition: In some countries, it refers to a mix of cocaine and other substances in the context of drugs.

Example Sentence: The police confiscated a large volume of parakeet during the operation.

La policía confiscó un gran volumen de perico en el operativo.

Definition: A type of dish in Colombian cuisine, typically made with rice and chicken.

Example Sentence: The chicken parakeet is a typical delicacy in my region.

El perico de pollo es una delicia típica en mi región.

Etymology/Origin: From Old Spanish 'periquito', diminutive of 'perico'.

Phrase: John Doe

Meaning: A common and ordinary person, without special skills.

perico de los palotes

Phrase: parakeet and cookie

Meaning: Expression that refers to an unusual or surprising combination.

perico y galleta

Phrase: to catch parakeet

Meaning: Colloquial term for referring to drug use.

coger perico

Related Word: parrot

Description: Bird from the family Psittacidae, similar to the parakeet, known for its speaking ability.

loro

Related Word: green parakeet

Description: Psittacid bird that resembles a parrot but is smaller.

cotorra

Related Word: substance

Description: Chemical element or compound that can refer to drugs.

sustancia

Slang Meaning: Cocaine.

Example: That party was full of chaos and excitement.

Esa fiesta estaba llena de perico y descontrol.

Slang Meaning: A person who talks a lot.

Example: Don't be a gossip, stop spreading rumors.

No seas perico, deja de contar chismes.