cocker
The English phrase "cocker spaniel" is translated into Italian as cocker.
cocker is a noun used to refer to either breed of cocker spaniel.
Meaning: either breed (noun)
Did you know?
- Because cocker is a pseudo-anglicism, it follows Italian patterns of gender and number, meaning you must use it as i cocker for plural or una cocker for a female dog.
- If you want to be strictly precise about the breed in an official Italian kennel club setting, you must use the full English name, as cocker is considered an informal shortening.
- The Italian word cocker is a pseudo-anglicism, meaning it is a word borrowed from English that has evolved into its own distinct term within the Italian language.
Examples in context
- Sai, ho appena adottato un bellissimo Cocker Spaniel.You know, I just adopted a beautiful Cocker Spaniel.
- Il mio cocker è molto vivace.My cocker is very lively.
- Hai visto quel piccolo cocker nel parco?Did you see that little cocker in the park?
- Preferisco un cocker rispetto a un cane di razza grande.I prefer a cocker over a large breed dog.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are walking in a public park.
- FrancescoGuarda, Martina, c'è un bellissimo cocker!Look, Martina, there is a beautiful cocker!
- MartinaSì, è davvero carino e molto dolce.Yes, it is really cute and very sweet.
- FrancescoVuoi andare a accarezzarlo?Do you want to go pet him?
- MartinaSì, andiamo subito!Yes, let's go right now!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cocker spaniel” translations and entries cocker, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cocker, CC BY-SA 4.0.
