buen perro
/bwen pero/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good dog" is translated into Spanish as buen perro.
This phrase is used to praise a dog for behaving well or for following a command. While buen perro is the direct translation, many Spanish speakers find that using ¡Buen chico! is a more natural way to praise a male dog.
Which one should you use?
The form buen perro is the literal translation for "good dog". However, if you are specifically addressing a male dog, you might use the more natural-sounding Buen chico!, which means "good boy".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bueno is shortened to buen because it precedes a masculine singular noun in this phrase.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Eres un buen perro.You're a good dog.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of buen perro.Tatoeba #9980815 by manufrutos, translation #6113964 by mailohilohi
- Buen perro, has sido muy obediente.Good dog, you have been very well-behaved.
- ¡Buen perro!Good dog!
- Eres un buen perro, Toby.You are a good dog, Toby.
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Example conversation
Mateo is training his puppy in the park.
- MateoSiéntate ahora.Sit now.
- ElenaLo hizo muy bien.He did it very well.
- Mateo¡Buen perro, Max!Good dog, Max!
- ElenaEs muy inteligente.He is very intelligent.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buen, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
