pajarito
little bird
noun pah-hah-REE-toh Rare
Origin: Diminutive of pájaro (bird).
Usage Note
Pajarito is the affectionate diminutive of pájaro. Beyond its literal sense it appears in the idiomatic phrase me lo dijo un pajarito ('a little bird told me'), the Spanish equivalent of the English expression. It can also be used to address a child or loved one tenderly. In some Latin American countries it is used as slang for various things; learners should be aware context matters.
Examples
"Un pajarito se posó en la rama más alta del árbol."
Natural Translation
A little bird perched on the highest branch of the tree.

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