perro pitbull
/pero pitbuʝ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pitbull dog" is translated into Spanish as perro pitbull.
The phrase is used to describe a strong breed of short-haired dog known for its muscular build. While Pitbull can be used as a short and simple way to refer to the dog, the expression Perro pitbull is used to refer to the dog.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, you can change the gender or number of the phrase. To specify that the dog is female, change the noun perro to the feminine form perra pitbull. To make the phrase plural, add an -s to the noun to get perros pitbull, while the breed name pitbull remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- Referring to a female pitbull as a perra pitbull can be risky, as perra is also a common and derogatory slang insult for women.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, people use perro pitbull as a generic label for any muscular, short-haired dog, even if the animal has no actual pedigree.
- The word perro may have originated from an ancient call used by hunters to summon their dogs.
Examples in context
- El perro pitbull es muy fuerte.The pitbull dog is very strong.
- Tengo un perro pitbull en casa.I have a pitbull dog at home.
- Ese perro pitbull es muy juguetón.That pitbull dog is very playful.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are walking in a park.
- Javier¿Viste a ese perro pitbull?Did you see that pitbull dog?
- ElenaSí, es un perro pitbull impresionante.Yes, it is an impressive pitbull dog.
- JavierParece muy musculoso.He looks very muscular.
- ElenaEs cierto, es muy atlético.That's true, he is very athletic.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perro, pitbull, CC BY-SA 4.0.
