cane corso
/kane koɾso/from spelling rules
cane corso is the Spanish term for the dog breed Cane Corso.
The term refers to the specific large-breed dog, the Cane Corso.
Meaning: dog breed (noun)
Did you know?
- The word corso shares a linguistic root with the English word 'course', as both derive from the Latin 'cursus' meaning 'running' or 'path'.
- The word cane means 'dog' in Italian, but in Spanish the word for dog is perro. A Spanish speaker uses the Italian name to specify this exact breed.
- In Spanish, while cane corso identifies the breed, the general category for these types of dogs is molosos. This term refers to the heavy, powerful build characteristic of the mastiff family.
Examples in context
- Es un Cane Corso, un perro de presa italiano muy leal y protector.It's a Cane Corso, a very loyal and protective Italian Mastiff.
- ¡Mira qué hermoso Mastín Italiano tienes! – Sí, es un Corso, es muy tranquilo y obediente.Look at your beautiful Italian Mastiff! – Yes, he's a Corso, very calm and obedient.
- El cane corso es muy fuerte.The cane corso is very strong.
- Mi vecino tiene un cane corso.My neighbor has a cane corso.
- ¿Te gusta la raza cane corso?Do you like the cane corso breed?
Example conversation
Daniel and María are walking in a park.
- DanielMira ese cane corso tan grande.Look at that large cane corso.
- MaríaEs muy bonito, Daniel.It is very beautiful, Daniel.
- DanielParece un perro muy fiel.He looks like a very loyal dog.
- MaríaSí, es una raza excelente.Yes, it is an excellent breed.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
