perrera
/peˈreɾa/feminine
The English phrase 'kennel' can be translated into Spanish as perrera. Wiktionary also lists caseta and cucha.
Meaning: shelter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| perrera | /peˈreɾa/ | feminine |
| caseta | /kaˈseta/ | feminine |
| cucha | /ˈkut͡ʃa/ | South America, feminine |
| transportín | /tɾanspoɾˈtin/ | masculine |
The term perrera refers to a place where dogs are kept, such as a dog shelter or pound.
What does it mean word for word?
The word perrera is derived from perro (dog) and carries the sense of a place designated for dogs.
Which one should you use?
Use perrera when referring to a municipal animal shelter or a commercial kennel facility rather than a single small structure. Use caseta when referring specifically to a small wooden or plastic house for a single pet in a backyard. Use transportín specifically for a portable kennel or crate used for transporting animals.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term cucha is commonly used in many South American countries to refer to a dog's kennel or bed.
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈreɾa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking regions, perrera is used colloquially to describe a place that is incredibly hot and stifling, similar to the English expression 'like an oven'.
- The word cucha used in South America is not native to Spanish but was borrowed from the Italian word cuccia, which comes from the French word couche.
- The word caseta is used for many types of small structures, such as a 'market stall' or a 'beach hut', not just for dogs.
Examples in context
- Yo mismo hice esta cucha.I made this kennel by myself.Tatoeba #1221759 by nancy, translation #252199 by sundown
- Nuestro perro está en la perrera.Our dog is in the kennel.Tatoeba #5141940 by Balinto, translation #65559 by CK
- En la ciudad, abrieron una nueva perrera para alojar a los perros callejeros.In the city, they opened a new perrera to accommodate stray dogs.
- Tuvieron que llevarlo a la perrera ayer.They had to take him to the kennel yesterday.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a neighbor's dog.
- María¿Sabes algo del perro de la vecina?Do you know anything about the neighbor's dog?
- MateoSí, lo llevaron a la perrera municipal.Yes, they took him to the municipal kennel.
- MaríaPobre animal, espero que esté bien.Poor animal, I hope he is okay.
- MateoSeguro que sí, María, no te preocupes.I'm sure he is, María, don't worry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kennel” translations and entries perrera, caseta, cucha, transportín, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caseta, cucha, perrera, transportín, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
