perro
masculine
A dog in Venezuela is a perro, or a perra for a female. A small or loved dog is often called a perrito.
Meaning: domestic animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| perro | masculine |
| Perra | feminine |
| Perrito | affectionate |
Use perro for dogs in general. Say perra only when you specifically mean a female dog.
Which one should you use?
A puppy is a cachorro. Perrito is warm and also describes small dogs.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful with perra about people, since it can be an insult. For a female dog say it only in a clear pet context.
Did you know?
- Spanish perro also appears in many sayings, and perro caliente is how Venezuelans say "hot dog".
Examples in context
- Mi perro se llama Rocky.My dog is called Rocky.
- Saqué al perrito a pasear.I took the little dog for a walk.
- El cachorro duerme mucho.The puppy sleeps a lot.
Example conversation
Jorge meets a neighbor walking a large dog in the park.
- Jorge¿Es amigable tu perro?Is your dog friendly?
- VecinoSí, no muerde.Yes, he does not bite.
- JorgeQué bueno.Great.
