mascota
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "pet" is mascota. The word is the same for dogs, cats and any animal you keep at home.
Mascota is feminine: mi mascota, una mascota. People also say tener mascotas for "to have pets".
Meaning: animal kept at home (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Many Mexicans call a pet by its kind, as in el perrito or el gatito, using the diminutive to show affection.
Did you know?
- The word mascota also means a team mascot, such as the costumed figure at a football match.
Examples in context
- Mi mascota es un perro.My pet is a dog.
- ¿Tienes mascotas?Do you have pets?
- No se permiten mascotas.Pets are not allowed.
Example conversation
Karla and Iván talk about moving into a new apartment in Mexico City.
- Iván¿Aceptan mascotas en este edificio?Do they accept pets in this building?
- KarlaSí, pero solo una por departamento.Yes, but only one per apartment.
- IvánEntonces Luna se puede quedar.Then Luna can stay.
