hola perro
/ola pero/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hi dog" is translated into Spanish as hola perro.
This phrase is used as a casual greeting addressed specifically to a dog.
Did you know?
- The greeting hola may have its roots in a command to 'stop!' rather than a friendly salutation, originating from the French expression holà.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, perrito! ¿Cómo estás?Hi, little dog! How are you?
- Buenos días, amigo peludo. ¿Quieres jugar?Good morning, furry friend! Do you want to play?
- Buenas tardes, perruchín. Eres el perro más lindo que he visto.Good afternoon, little doggy! You are the cutest dog I've ever seen.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are visiting a dog park.
- AlejandroMira ese Golden Retriever, ¡hola perro!Look at that Golden Retriever, hi dog!
- ElenaEs muy lindo, pero ten cuidado.He is very cute, but be careful.
- AlejandroNo pasa nada, hola perro, ¿quieres jugar?It's okay, hi dog, do you want to play?
- ElenaCreo que sí, está muy emocionado.I think so, he is very excited.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
