perro
everyday, Cuba
A dog in Cuban Spanish is perro. A small or cute dog is a perrito. It is also called perra.
Meaning: domestic dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| perro | everyday, Cuba |
| perrito | affectionate |
| perra | female dog |
Say perro for a male or any dog and perra for a female dog. The ending -ito in perrito is friendly.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cuban Spanish has no special dog word that replaces perro in everyday talk.
How does it change in a sentence?
Be careful with perra, which is the normal word for a female dog but can be an insult when said about a person.
Did you know?
- Perro caliente is the Spanish name for a hot dog.
Examples in context
- Tengo un perro grande.I have a big dog.
- El perrito duerme en el patio.The puppy sleeps in the yard.
- Hay un perro en la calle.There is a dog in the street.
Example conversation
Dani asks his neighbor Yamilé about her dog in Pinar del Río.
- Dani¿Cómo se llama tu perro?What is your dog called?
- YamiléSe llama Rocky.His name is Rocky.
- DaniEs un perro muy bonito.He is a very pretty dog.
