razas de perros
/raθas de peros/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breeds of dogs" is translated into Spanish as razas de perros.
This phrase refers to specific groups of dogs that share similar physical and behavioral characteristics. If you want to specifically refer to purebred dogs themselves rather than the concept of breeds, you can use perros de raza.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of razas (breeds), de (of) and perros (dogs).
Which one should you use?
While razas de perros describes the concept of dog breeds, perros de raza is used when talking about the dogs that are purebred. In informal contexts, you might also see specific breeds shortened, such as using Labrador for Labrador Retriever or Alemán for German Shepherd.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a single dog breed, the noun raza is singular. In this case, the noun perro is often used in the singular to act as a modifier, forming raza de perro, although razas de perros remains a common way to express the concept.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a dog that is 'mixed-breed' rather than a specific 'raza', you would use the term mestizo, a word that also describes people of mixed ethnic heritage.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word raza can also be used to refer to a person's ethnic lineage or 'race', making it a much more loaded term than the English 'breed' in a social context.
- The word de in razas de perros descends from the Latin dē, which originally meant 'down from' or 'away from'.
Examples in context
- El Pastor Alemán es conocido por su lealtad y valentía.The German Shepherd is known for its loyalty and bravery.
- Existen muchas razas de perros diferentes.There are many different breeds of dogs.
- No conozco todas las razas de perros.I don't know all the breeds of dogs.
- Esa tienda vende comida para todas las razas de perros.That store sells food for all breeds of dogs.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a dog park.
- Elena¿Te gustan las razas de perros pequeñas?Do you like small breeds of dogs?
- JavierNo, prefiero las razas de perros grandes.No, I prefer large breeds of dogs.
- ElenaA mí también me encantan los perros grandes.I love big dogs too.
- JavierÉl es un perro grande y muy simpático.He is a large and very friendly dog.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
