hola perrito
/ola perito/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hi puppy" is translated into Spanish as hola perrito.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when speaking to a small or young dog. Related words you might use when interacting with a puppy include paseo (walk), juguetes (toys) and premio (treat).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hola (hi/hello) and perrito, which is the diminutive form of perro (dog).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the puppy is female, you should change the ending to hola perrita. To address multiple puppies, use the plural form hola perritos.
Did you know?
- The word hola is potentially related to Old High German words used specifically to hail ferrymen to fetch a boat.
- While perrito means 'puppy', the suffix -ito is used across Spanish cultures to turn almost any noun into a term of affection or endearment, regardless of the object's actual size.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to use perrito to refer to an adult dog if the speaker feels a strong emotional bond or wants to sound tender.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola perrito, qué lindo eres!Hi puppy, you are so cute!
- Hola perrito, ¿quieres jugar?Hi puppy, do you want to play?
- Mira, hola perrito, ¿cómo estás?Look, hi puppy, how are you?
Example conversation
Javier and María encounter a small dog in a park.
- Javier¡Hola perrito! ¿De quién es?Hi puppy! Whose is it?
- MaríaEs mío, se llama Coco.He is mine, his name is Coco.
- JavierEs un perrito muy valiente.He is a very brave little dog.
- MaríaSí, es muy juguetón.Yes, he is very playful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hola, perrito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
