doguillo
/doɡiʝo/from spelling rulesmasculine
In Spanish, the English phrase "pug" can be translated as doguillo or carlino.
Meaning: small dog (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| doguillo | /doɡiʝo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| carlino | /kaɾˈlino/ | masculine |
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of carlino is carlinos.
How do you pronounce it?
/doɡiʝo/
Did you know?
- The term doguillo is a diminutive of dogo, a word that usually refers to massive guard dogs and mastiffs. This means the Spanish name for a pug literally translates to a 'tiny mastiff'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, carlino is the preferred term because it connects the breed to its historical roots in the Italian court, where the breed was known as the Carlino.
- In Spain, the term perro chatito is often used affectionately for pugs to describe their 'flat' faces, bypassing the formal names doguillo or carlino entirely.
Examples in context
- El perro carlino es conocido por su aspecto adorable y su naturaleza cariñosa.The pug is known for its adorable appearance and affectionate nature.
- Me encanta cómo se ven los pugs, ¡son tan adorables!I love how pugs look, they are so adorable!
- Mi vecina tiene un carlino muy juguetón y travieso.My neighbor has a very playful and mischievous pug.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a park.
- Mateo¡Mira, Lucía! Un doguillo.Look, Lucía! A pug.
- LucíaEs muy lindo y pequeño.It is very cute and small.
- MateoQuiero tener un doguillo así.I want to have a pug like that.
- LucíaSería una mascota genial.It would be a great pet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pug” translations and entries carlino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
