perros
/peros/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dogs" is translated into Spanish as perros.
Which one should you use?
The masculine plural form perros is used to refer to a group of dogs whether they are all male or a mix of males and females.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, chuchos is an informal and colloquial way to say dogs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form of the word is perro. The feminine singular form is perra, and the feminine plural form is perras.
How do you pronounce it?
/peros/
Did you know?
- The word perra can be used as a very strong derogatory slang term for a woman, which is quite different from the neutral animal name.
- The phrase perro viejo translates to 'old dog', but in Spanish, it is a common idiom used to describe a person who is very experienced or cunning.
- In some Latin American countries, perro is used as slang for a very difficult or complex task, such as un examen perro for a brutal exam.
Examples in context
- Odio a los perros.I hate dogs.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for perros.Tatoeba #3562776 by ficion, translation #3330557 by CK
- Llamen a sus perros.Call off your dogs.This sentence is useful for the command to call off your perros.Tatoeba #4484187 by cueyayotl, translation #239238 by CK
- Me gustan los perros.I like dogs.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking for perros.Tatoeba #558715 by Shishir, translation #252245 by CK
- Los perros son una de las mascotas más populares en el mundo.Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world.
- La taxonomía clasifica a los canes como mamíferos carnívoros.Taxonomy classifies dogs as carnivorous mammals.
- ¡Mira esos perritos tan adorables!Look at those adorable little dogs!
- Voy al parque a pasear a los chuchos.I'm going to the park to walk the dogs.
- ¡Qué graciosos son esos perritos!How cute are those little dogs!
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are walking in a park.
- AlejandroMira esos perros corriendo.Look at those dogs running.
- LucíaSon muy lindos, Alejandro.They are very cute, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Quieres jugar con los perros?Do you want to play with the dogs?
- LucíaSí, me encantan.Yes, I love them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
