dálmata
/ˈdalmata/feminine, masculine
The English phrase dalmatian is translated into Spanish as dálmata.
dálmata is a noun used to refer to the breed of dog.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun dálmata is dálmatas. As a noun, dálmata can be used as a feminine noun, such as una dálmata, to refer to a female dog.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdalmata/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term dálmata is used as a common noun for the breed, but it can also refer to a person from the Dalmatia region of Croatia.
- In Spanish, dálmata follows a pattern where it can be used as a common gender noun, meaning the gender is determined by the article el or la rather than a change in the word ending.
- Unlike English, where 'Dalmatian' is capitalized as a proper noun, the Spanish dálmata is typically written in lowercase when referring to the dog.
Examples in context
- El dálmata es conocido por su distintivo pelaje blanco con manchas negras.The Dalmatian is known for its distinctive white coat with black spots.
- El dálmata corre por el parque.The dalmatian runs through the park.
- Tengo un dálmata muy juguetón.I have a very playful dalmatian.
- Ese dálmata tiene muchas manchas.That dalmatian has many spots.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a park looking at dogs.
- MaríaMira ese perro, es un dálmata.Look at that dog, it's a dalmatian.
- AlejandroSí, es muy bonito y blanco.Yes, it is very pretty and white.
- MaríaSiempre quise tener un dálmata.I always wanted to have a dalmatian.
- AlejandroA mí también me gustan.I like them too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dalmatian” translations and entries dálmata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
