chucho
Latin America, informal
The normal word is perro. In slang many Latin American speakers say chucho, and perrito is the friendly diminutive.
Meaning: a dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| chucho | Latin America, informal |
| perro | neutral |
| perrito | friendly |
Chucho is a casual word, sometimes used for a mutt. A female dog is perra in a neutral way, but perra can also be an insult for a person.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Colombians and Mexicans use chucho often. In Spain the word is less common.
Did you know?
- In Mexico a street dog can be called a callejero or lovingly a chuchito.
Examples in context
- Mi chucho me espera en la puerta.My dog waits for me at the door.
- Sacamos al perro a pasear.We took the dog for a walk.
- Qué perrito tan bonito.What a pretty little dog.
Example conversation
Tomás walks his dog with neighbor Rita in Bogotá.
- RitaQué lindo tu chucho.What a cute dog.
- TomásSe llama Max.His name is Max.
- RitaTiene mucha energía.He has a lot of energy.
