perro
masculine
The word for dog is perro in Argentina. A female dog is perra and a small or beloved dog is perrito.
Meaning: domestic animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| perro | masculine |
| perra | feminine |
| perrito | diminutive |
Dogs are part of daily life in Argentine cities. People say sacar a pasear al perro for walking the dog.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish the feminine perra refers to a female dog, but when you mean a mixed group the plural is perros.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Calling a person perro or perra is an insult in most contexts, so keep the word for animals.
Did you know?
- Dog walkers called paseadores de perros are a familiar sight in Buenos Aires, often walking many dogs at once.
Examples in context
- Tengo un perro que se llama Max.I have a dog named Max.
- Voy a sacar al perro a pasear.I am going to take the dog for a walk.
Example conversation
Inés meets her neighbor Gonzalo while both walk their dogs in Córdoba.
- Gonzalo¿Cómo se llama tu perro?What is your dog's name?
- InésSe llama Toby. ¿Y el tuyo?His name is Toby. And yours?
- GonzaloLuna. Es una perra muy tranquila.Luna. She is a very calm dog.
