What does "colorín" mean in English?

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Spanish

colorín

English

parakeet

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Alternative translations of "colorín"

colorful bird
small bird

Examples of how to use "colorín" in Spanish

Spanish
Un colorín cantaba en la jaula.
English
A cardinal was singing in the cage.
Spanish
El colorín tiene plumas rojas y verdes.
English
The cardinal has red and green feathers.
Spanish
Vimos un colorín en el jardín.
English
We saw a cardinal in the garden.
Spanish
Mi tía plantó un colorín en el patio.
English
My aunt planted a cardinal in the yard.
Spanish
No toques al colorín, está asustado.
English
Don't touch the cardinal, he's scared.

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Un colorín cantaba en la jaula.

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