Extraño a mi perro
/eɡstɾaɲo a mi pero/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I miss my dog" is translated into Spanish as Extraño a mi perro.
This phrase is used to express sadness because one is no longer with their pet dog.
Which one should you use?
While Extraño a mi perro is common in Latin America, Echo de menos a mi perro is the more common way to express this in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the sentence Extraño a mi perro, the a is the "personal a", a grammatical marker required in Spanish when the direct object is a specific person or a beloved pet. Additionally, if the dog is female, you must change the masculine perro to the feminine perra to say Extraño a mi perra.
Did you know?
- The word extraño can also mean 'strange' or 'weird' when used as an adjective. In the sentence Extraño a mi perro, it functions as a verb, but its adjective form describes something out of the ordinary.
- The word perro was originally a pejorative term similar to 'cur'. It eventually replaced the more formal Latin word can as the standard term for dog.
- In Spanish, animals are generally treated as objects, but using the 'personal a' in Extraño a mi perro signals that the dog is a beloved member of the family.
Examples in context
- Mi perro es mi mejor amigo, y echo de menos su adorable compañía cada día.My dog is my best friend, and I miss his adorable companionship every day.
- ¡Extraño a mi perro como loco! ¡No puedo esperar para volver y abrazarlo!I miss my dog like crazy! I can't wait to go back and hug him!
- Mi peludito es mi alegría, y me hace falta cada segundo que no está a mi lado.My fur baby is my joy, and I miss him every second he's not by my side.
- Extraño a mi perro mucho.I miss my dog a lot.
- Extraño a mi perro desde que se fue.I miss my dog since he left.
- Siento que extraño a mi perro cada día.I feel like I miss my dog every day.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their pets while walking in the park.
- ElenaExtraño a mi perro.I miss my dog.
- JavierLo siento, Elena, debe ser muy difícil.I'm sorry, Elena, it must be very difficult.
- ElenaSí, la casa se siente muy sola.Yes, the house feels very lonely.
- JavierÉl era un compañero muy bueno para ti.He was a very good companion for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, extraño, mi, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
