premio para perro
/pɾemjo paɾa pero/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dog treat" is translated into Spanish as premio para perro.
premio para perro is used to describe the food itself that is given to a dog. Do not confuse this with entrenamiento, which refers to the process of training the dog.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of premio (reward), para (for) and perro (dog).
Did you know?
- The word perro may have originated from an ancient call used to summon dogs. Some linguists believe it is an onomatopoeic term rather than a formal word of Latin descent.
- In Spanish, the word premio is used for both a dog treat and a trophy or prize won in a competition.
- The word premio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'premium'. Both words trace their lineage back to the Latin 'praemium'.
Examples in context
- Cuando mi perro se porta bien, siempre le doy una golosina para perros como recompensa.When my dog behaves well, I always give him a dog treat as a reward.
- He comprado unas galletas para perros nuevas para mi cachorro.I bought some new dog cookies for my puppy.
- Cada vez que mi perro hace un truco, le doy una chuche como premio.Every time my dog performs a trick, I give him a dog treat as a prize.
- Compré un premio para perro en la tienda.I bought a dog treat at the store.
- Él le dio un premio para perro a su mascota.He gave a dog treat to his pet.
- ¿Tienes un premio para perro en tu mochila?Do you have a dog treat in your backpack?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are training their dog in the living room.
- Lucía¡Muy bien! Toma un premio para perro.Very good! Have a dog treat.
- JavierEl perro está muy emocionado ahora.The dog is very excited now.
- LucíaJavier, ¿quedan más premios para perro?Javier, are there any more dog treats left?
- JavierSí, hay algunos en la cocina.Yes, there are some in the kitchen.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries para, perro, premio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
