perrito lindo
/perito lindo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cute puppy" is translated into Spanish as perrito lindo.
The phrase is used to describe a young dog that is attractive or endearing.
What does it mean word for word?
perrito is the diminutive form of perro (dog), literally meaning "little dog".
Which one should you use?
You can use Cachorrito lindo for an informal tone or Perrito monísimo when you want to express that the puppy is "super cute".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the puppy is female, you must change the gender of both the noun and the adjective to perrita linda. To make the phrase plural, add '-s' to both the noun and the adjective: perritos lindos.
Did you know?
- The word mono used in the phrase perrito monísimo literally means 'monkey'. In Spain, calling a puppy a 'monkey' is a common way to say it is adorable.
- In Spanish, the suffix -ito does more than just shrink the size of the dog. It is often used to express affection or tenderness, meaning you can call a large dog a perrito just to show you love it.
- The word lindo likely evolved from the Latin word legitimus, meaning 'lawful' or 'proper'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from 'legitimate' to 'pure' and eventually to 'cute'.
Examples in context
- Ayer vi un lindo cachorro en el parque. Era tan tierno y juguetón.Yesterday, I saw a cute puppy in the park. It was so sweet and playful.
- No puedo resistirme a un perrito tan tierno. Es simplemente adorable.I can't resist such a cute puppy. It's simply adorable.
- ¿Has visto a ese cachorrito adorable? Me gustaría llevarlo a casa.Have you seen that adorable puppy? I would love to take it home.
- ¡Mira ese cachorrito lindo! Está jugando con una pelota.Look at that cute puppy! It's playing with a ball.
- ¡Qué perrito monísimo! Sus ojitos me derriten el corazón.What a super cute puppy! Its little eyes melt my heart.
- Este cachorro es tan precioso. ¿Puedo acariciarlo un poco?This puppy is so beautiful. Can I pet it for a while?
- Ese perrito lindo es muy juguetón.That cute puppy is very playful.
- ¡Mira qué perrito lindo!Look at what a cute puppy!
- El perrito lindo duerme en su cama.The cute puppy sleeps in his bed.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are walking in a park when they see a dog.
- Elena¡Mira, Alejandro, un perrito lindo!Look, Alejandro, a cute puppy!
- AlejandroSí, es un perrito lindo y pequeño.Yes, it is a cute and small puppy.
- Elena¿Quieres jugar con él?Do you want to play with him?
- AlejandroNo, tengo miedo de que me muerda.No, I am afraid he might bite me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lindo, perrito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
