perro negro
/pero neɡɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'black dog' is translated into Spanish as perro negro.
This phrase is used to describe a dog that has black fur.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and other Latin American countries, you may also use perro prieto to describe a black dog.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the dog is female, use the feminine form perra negra. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending -s, resulting in perros negros.
Did you know?
- Calling someone a perro can be a compliment in certain romantic contexts, implying the person is a flirt or a 'player'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word perro is used as an adjective to describe someone who is stingy or greedy with money.
- While perro negro describes the animal, the term perro can also refer to a specific type of heavy-duty clamp or tool in various trades.
Examples in context
- El perro negro corría.The black dog ran.This sentence is useful for seeing perro negro used as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #2223653 by Shishir, translation #632211 by slasherkidx
- Sami tiene un perro negro.Sami has a black dog.This sentence is useful for seeing perro negro used as an object with a possessive.Tatoeba #9976732 by manufrutos, translation #7963063 by OsoHombre
- Tengo un perro negro grande.I have a big black dog.This sentence is useful for seeing perro negro used alongside another adjective.Tatoeba #3834067 by cueyayotl, translation #259311 by lilygilder
- Tengo un perro negro adorable.I have an adorable black dog.
- Vi un perrito negro en el parque hoy.I saw a black little dog in the park today.
- Mi vecino tiene un chucho negro muy simpático.My neighbor has a very friendly black dog.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are walking in a neighborhood.
- María¡Mira, Javier! Un perro negro muy lindo.Look, Javier! A very cute black dog.
- JavierSí, es un perro negro muy elegante.Yes, it is a very elegant black dog.
- María¿Crees que es de algún vecino?Do you think it belongs to a neighbor?
- JavierEs probable, parece muy bien cuidado.It is probable, it looks very well cared for.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
