dóberman
/dobeɾman/from spelling rules
dóberman is the Spanish word for doberman.
dóberman refers to the breed of large, strong dogs commonly used as guard dogs.
How do you pronounce it?
/dobeɾman/
Did you know?
- The breed was developed by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a German tax collector who needed a dog for protection.
- The word dóberman is used identically across Spain and Latin America, avoiding the regional vocabulary splits common in other animal names.
- The spelling of dóberman in Spanish mirrors the German origin so closely that it is almost a phonetic transplant, whereas other breeds like 'poodle' became 'caniche'.
Examples in context
- El dóberman es un perro muy leal.The doberman is a very loyal dog.
- Mi vecino tiene un dóberman guardián.My neighbor has a doberman guard dog.
- Ese dóberman parece muy fuerte.That doberman looks very strong.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are walking through a park.
- Javier¿Viste ese dóberman negro?Did you see that black doberman?
- SofíaSí, es impresionante.Yes, it is impressive.
- JavierMe encanta esa raza.I love that breed.
- SofíaEs un perro muy elegante.It is a very elegant dog.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dóberman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
