loro

Loro is the Spanish word for parrot, used to refer to birds belonging to the order Psittaciformes. In Spanish-speaking countries, el loro designates a wide range of species, from small parakeets to larger macaws, commonly kept as pets or seen in the wild. The word is masculine: el loro; plural los loros. While "loro" is a general term, many regional names exist for particular species, such as guacamayos for macaws.

In idiomatic speech, decir "hablar como un loro" describes someone who repeats other people's words or talks incessantly. The term also features in children's literature and popular culture as a metaphor for mimicry or a talkative person. The concept of parrots as talkers is reinforced by the ability of some species to mimic human speech, a trait valued in pet birds and studied in aviculture.

Outside the Spanish language, Loro is also a surname in Italy, where it literally means "their" as a possessive pronoun in modern Italian. It appears in company names such as Loro Piana, a luxury textile and fashion house established by the Loro family. The surname and brand reflect the broader cultural and economic role of parrots in language and naming.