mi cachorro
/mi kat͡ʃoro/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my puppy" is translated into Spanish as mi cachorro.
The phrase refers to a young dog that belongs to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
You may also use mi perrito to be more endearing.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the puppy is female, you change the masculine cachorro to the feminine cachorra to say mi cachorra.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi katʃoro/
Did you know?
- The word cachorro shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cat', via the Latin word 'catulus' which means 'whelp' or 'puppy'.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in parts of Latin America, calling someone a cachorro can be a playful or even flirtatious way to call them 'baby' or 'kid'.
- While cachorro refers to a young dog, in many Spanish-speaking countries, the word is also used to describe the offspring of many other animals, such as lions or bears.
Examples in context
- Mi cachorro es muy juguetón.My puppy is very playful.
- Ven a conocer a mi cachorro. Es tan lindo.Come meet my puppy. He/She is so cute.
- ¡Mira a mi perrito! Es la alegría de la casa.Look at my little puppy! He/She is the joy of the household.
- ¡Ven a ver a mi cachorrito! Es tan juguetón.Come see my little puppy! He/She is so playful.
- Amo a mi cachorro.I love my puppy.
- Mi cachorro duerme en mi cama.My puppy sleeps in my bed.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a park.
- Alejandro¿Dónde está tu perro?Where is your dog?
- ElenaMi cachorro está corriendo por el césped.My puppy is running through the grass.
- AlejandroEs un cachorro muy bonito.He is a very cute puppy.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cachorro, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
