perros pastores
/peros pastoɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'herding dogs' is translated into Spanish as perros pastores.
This phrase refers to dogs that have been trained to gather and move livestock.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of perros (dogs) and pastores (shepherds/herders).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term perros pastores is frequently used to refer to herding dogs.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single herding dog, use the singular form perro pastor. If the dog is specifically female, you can use the feminine form perra pastora.
Did you know?
- The phrase perros pastores is used in some Latin American countries to describe dogs that guard livestock from predators, which differs from the English distinction between herding and livestock guardian dogs.
- The Spanish term pastorear is not only used for livestock but can be used figuratively to describe guiding a group of confused or unruly people.
- The word pastor comes from the Latin pastor, meaning 'feeder', which is derived from pascere meaning 'to graze'. This links the dog's role to the act of feeding the livestock rather than just moving them.
Examples in context
- Los perros de pastoreo son conocidos por su habilidad para guiar y controlar al ganado.Herding dogs are known for their ability to guide and control livestock.
- Los pastores a menudo confían en perros de pastoreo para ayudarles en su trabajo diario.Shepherds often rely on herding dogs to help them in their daily work.
- Los perros ovejeros son muy inteligentes y se destacan en la tarea de reunir y cuidar el ganado.Herding dogs are very intelligent and excel at the task of gathering and caring for livestock.
- Me encanta cómo los perros ovejeros trabajan en equipo con los pastores.I love how herding dogs work as a team with the shepherds.
- Los perros pastores son muy valiosos en la ganadería mexicana.Herding dogs are very valuable in Mexican livestock farming.
- Los perros pastores son muy inteligentes.Herding dogs are very intelligent.
- Necesitamos perros pastores para las ovejas.We need herding dogs for the sheep.
- Ella entrena a sus perros pastores.She trains her herding dogs.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are visiting a farm.
- Sofía¿Qué tipo de animales tienes aquí?What kind of animals do you have here?
- DanielTengo ovejas y algunos perros pastores.I have sheep and some herding dogs.
- SofíaLos perros pastores parecen muy activos.The herding dogs seem very active.
- DanielSí, ayudan mucho con el ganado.Yes, they help a lot with the livestock.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
