basset hound
/basset ound/from spelling rules
The English phrase "basset hound" is translated into Spanish as basset hound.
The term refers to the short-legged breed of dog belonging to the hound family.
Meaning: short-legged breed of dog of the hound family (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Basset Hounds are commonly referred to as Basset Hound.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word sabueso is often used metaphorically to describe a detective or a person with an uncanny ability to find hidden things.
- If a Spanish speaker describes a dog as bajo de patas, they are using a common idiomatic way to emphasize the short-legged characteristic of breeds like the Basset Hound.
- In some Latin American contexts, you might hear the word sabueso used to describe the dog's type, which refers broadly to any 'scent hound'.
Examples in context
- Mi perrito Basset se llama Toby y es muy juguetón.My little Basset Hound is named Toby, and he is very playful.
- En España, el Basset Hound es muy popular como perro de compañía.In Spain, the Basset Hound is very popular as a companion dog.
- El basset hound es muy tranquilo.The basset hound is very calm.
- Mi vecino tiene un basset hound.My neighbor has a basset hound.
- Ese basset hound tiene las orejas muy largas.That basset hound has very long ears.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are walking in a park.
- María¿Viste aquel basset hound?Did you see that basset hound?
- MateoSí, es un basset hound muy lindo.Yes, it is a very cute basset hound.
- MaríaParece muy cansado de caminar.He looks very tired from walking.
- MateoEs normal para su raza.It is normal for his breed.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
