correa para perro
/korea paɾa pero/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'dog leash' is correa para perro in Spanish.
This phrase refers to a strap or cord used to hold and control a dog while walking. If the context of a pet has already been established in your conversation, you can often shorten the phrase and simply use correa to mean 'leash'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of correa (leash or strap), para (for) and perro (dog).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to confuse correa (the leash or strap) with collar, which refers specifically to the collar that goes around the dog's neck.
Did you know?
- In some theories, the word perro might have evolved from an ancient phonetic call used to summon or command dogs.
- The word correa shares its history with the Latin word for a 'shoelace', which is why it can refer to various types of straps or belts in different contexts.
- While it is common now, the word perro used to be a derogatory term for a 'cur' or a mongrel dog around the year 1200.
Examples in context
- Por favor, mantén a tu perro con correa.Please keep your dog on a leash.
- Necesito una correa para perro nueva.I need a new dog leash.
- La correa para perro es de color rojo.The dog leash is red.
- ¿Dónde dejaste la correa para perro?Where did you leave the dog leash?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are preparing to take their dog for a walk in the park.
- Sofía¿Tienes la correa para perro, Javier?Do you have the dog leash, Javier?
- JavierSí, la tengo en mi mochila.Yes, I have it in my backpack.
- SofíaPerfecto, vamos a pasear al perro.Perfect, let's walk the dog.
- JavierVamos, yo llevo la correa.Let's go, I'll carry the leash.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correa, para, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
