perro
neutral
A dog in Guatemala is a perro. In everyday speech Guatemalans also say chucho, an informal word used across Central America.
Meaning: domestic dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| perro | neutral |
| chucho | Guatemala, informal |
Perro is the neutral choice. Chucho is casual and often used for a street dog or a mutt, so it can sound a little rough.
How does it change in a sentence?
A female dog is a perra and a puppy is a cachorro.
Did you know?
- The word chucho is more common in Central America than in Spain, where perro is the usual word.
Examples in context
- Mi perro se llama Rocky.My dog is called Rocky.
- Ese chucho ladra toda la noche.That dog barks all night.
- Adopté un cachorro.I adopted a puppy.
Example conversation
Sara and her neighbor Alberto talk about a stray in their street in Guatemala City.
- SaraAlberto, hay un chucho en la esquina.Alberto, there is a dog on the corner.
- AlbertoParece que no tiene dueño.It seems he has no owner.
- SaraVoy a darle de comer.I will give him some food.
