sabueso
/saˈbweso/masculine
The English word 'hound' can be translated into Spanish as sabueso. Wiktionary also lists perro de caza and cárabo (disused).
Meaning: dog, hunting dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sabueso | /saˈbweso/ | masculine |
| perro de caza | /pero de kaθa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /pero de kasa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| cárabo (disused) | masculine |
In Spanish, this refers to a hunting dog or a scent hound.
Which one should you use?
Sabueso is a technical or specific term for a hound. In contrast, perro de caza is a more common and descriptive way to say 'hunting dog'. While the word perro is the general word for any dog, sabueso specifically refers to a hound or a scent hound.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term lebrel is often used to refer to a hound or a greyhound.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈbweso/
Did you know?
- The archaic term cárabo for a hound may actually be linked to the Greek word for a beetle, κᾱ́ρᾰβος.
Examples in context
- El sabueso siguió el rastro del fugitivo.The hound tracked the fugitive.
- Los sabuesos son conocidos por su olfato agudo.Hounds are known for their keen sense of smell.
- Ese perro de caza es muy rápido.That hound is very fast.
- Los perros de caza son excelentes compañeros de cacería.Hunting dogs are excellent hunting companions.
- El lebrel es famoso por su velocidad.The hound is famous for its speed.
- El sabueso tiene un olfato increíble.The hound has an incredible sense of smell.
- Ese sabueso está rastreando la pista.That hound is tracking the scent.
- Compré un sabueso para la cacería.I bought a hound for the hunt.
Example conversation
Alejandro is showing María a picture of his new hunting dog.
- María¿Es ese tu nuevo sabueso?Is that your new hound?
- AlejandroSí, es un sabueso muy rápido.Yes, he is a very fast hound.
- MaríaParece un perro muy fuerte.He looks like a very strong dog.
- AlejandroLo es, y es muy inteligente.He is, and he is very intelligent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hound” translations and entries sabueso, perro de caza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caza, cárabo, de, perro, sabueso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
