beagle
/beaɡle/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish word for beagle is beagle.
A beagle refers to a small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares or as a family pet.
Meaning: small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares or as a family pet (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/beaɡle/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term sabueso can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is an expert detective or has a keen nose for finding hidden information.
- In traditional Spanish hunting culture, sabuesos were historically categorized by their 'voice' or the specific tone of their baying during a hunt.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the English name for the breed is kept intact because there is no traditional Spanish equivalent for this specific international breed.
Examples in context
- El encantador perro de raza Beagle jugaba en el parque.The charming Beagle breed dog was playing in the park.
- Mi lindo beagle es muy juguetón y cariñoso.My cute beagle is very playful and affectionate.
- El beagle es un perro muy inteligente.The beagle is a very intelligent dog.
- Mi vecino tiene un beagle tricolor.My neighbor has a tricolored beagle.
- Ese beagle es perfecto para la familia.That beagle is perfect for the family.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a park looking at dogs.
- Mateo¿Viste aquel beagle corriendo por el césped?Did you see that beagle running through the grass?
- MaríaSí, es un beagle muy bonito.Yes, it is a very pretty beagle.
- MateoMe gustaría tener un beagle en mi casa.I would like to have a beagle in my house.
- MaríaMateo, sería un compañero ideal para ti.Mateo, he would be an ideal companion for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beagle” translations and entries beagle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
