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"Perico" is a form of "perico", a noun which is often translated as "parakeet". "Conchita" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Conchita". Learn more about the difference between "Conchita" and "perico" below.
Conchita(
kohn
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chee
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tah
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Conchita
A la hija la llamaron Conchita porque su madre se llamaba Concha.Their daughter was named Conchita because her mother was called Concha.
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el perico(
peh
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ree
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koh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. parakeet
Mi amigo Ted tiene un perico que habla.My friend Ted has a parakeet that talks.
a. toupee
En la película antigua, algunos actores salen usando pericos.In the old movie, some of the actors are wearing toupees.
a. giant asparagus
El perico es fácil de plantar.The giant asparagus is easy to plant.
a. asparagus
Compré pollo, zanahorias y pericos para hacer un salteado.I bought chicken, carrots, and asparagus to make a stir-fry.
a. urinal
Hay un perico en la habitación del hotel si quieres hacer pipí.There's a urinal in the hotel room if you need to pee.
6.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(drug)
a. coke
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
El hombre trató de meter una maleta de perico al país.The man tried to get a suitcase full of cocaine into the country.
b. snow
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Sería mejor que no consumieran perico.It would be better if you didn't consume snow.
c. blow
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Tienes algo de perico? Necesito desconectar un poco.Do you have some blow? I need to switch off for a while.
7. (beverage)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
a. cortado
Me tomé un perico y una rebanada de pay.I had a cortado and a slice of pie.
b. coffee with milk
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
En esa cafetería sirven un perico muy bueno.They do a great coffee with milk in that café.
c. white coffee
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Quiero un perico, por favor.I'd like a white coffee, please.
8. (trainee)
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
(Nicaragua)
a. apprentice
El mecánico está entrenando a su perico.The mechanic is training his apprentice.
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