perro lindo
/pero lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cute dog" is translated into Spanish as perro lindo.
perro lindo is used to describe a dog that is endearing or attractive in appearance.
Which one should you use?
While lindo is used to mean cute or pretty, you could also say perro bonito if you wish to specifically emphasize that the dog is physically beautiful.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term chulo is used as slang in some regions to mean cool, cute or attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the dog is female, you must change the noun and adjective to the feminine forms: perra linda. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the -s ending: perros lindos.
Did you know?
- The word lindo may have a surprising connection to the concept of legality. It is thought to descend from the Latin word legitimus, meaning 'legitimate' or 'lawful'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the slang term chulo can be a double-edged sword, meaning both 'cute' and 'cocky' or 'cheeky'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a dog lindo is often accompanied by a high-pitched 'baby talk' register that differs significantly from standard adult speech.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué perro tan mono!What a cute dog!
- ¡Qué perrito más lindo!What an adorable little dog!
- Ese es un perro lindo.That is a cute dog.
- ¿Viste a ese perro lindo?Did you see that cute dog?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are walking in a park.
- Mateo¡Mira ese perro lindo!Look at that cute dog!
- ElenaSí, es un perro muy lindo.Yes, it is a very cute dog.
- Mateo¿Es tuyo ese perro lindo?Is that cute dog yours?
- ElenaNo, es de mi vecina.No, it belongs to my neighbor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lindo, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
