Dog in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'dog' is 'perro', pronounced PEH-rroh (IPA: /ˈpero/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: perros).
Pronunciation: PEH-rroh
| Spanish | perro |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | PEH-rroh · /ˈpero/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | perros |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'perro'
- El perro de mi vecino ladra mucho por la noche.
My neighbor's dog barks a lot at night. - ¿Puedo entrar al café con mi perro?
Can I come into the café with my dog? - Saco a pasear al perro todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
I take the dog for a walk every morning before work. - Adoptamos un perro del refugio y ahora es parte de la familia.
We adopted a dog from the shelter and now he is part of the family.
Common Phrases with 'perro'
- perro que ladra no muerde
his bark is worse than his bite (a barking dog doesn't bite) - estar de un humor de perros
to be in a terrible mood - una vida de perros
a dog's life (a hard life)
How to Use 'perro'
The double 'rr' in 'perro' is a strong trill; with a single 'r', 'pero' means 'but', so the trill changes the meaning completely. A female dog is 'perra', but be careful: like in English, it can be an insult.
Regional note: In Chile, 'quiltro' means a stray or mixed-breed dog; in Mexico, 'firulais' is a humorous generic name for a street dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Dog' in Spanish is 'perro', pronounced PEH-rroh.
It is spelled p-e-r-r-o.
'Perro' is masculine: you say 'el perro'.
The plural of 'perro' is 'perros'.
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