cachorros
/kat͡ʃoros/from spelling rules
The English phrase "puppies" is translated into Spanish as cachorros.
While often used to mean puppies, the term cachorros can refer to the young of many different mammals, such as lions or bears, not just dogs.
Which one should you use?
However, you may also encounter perritos, which is primarily translated as "little dogs" but is widely used to refer to puppies.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is cachorro. If you are referring specifically to female puppies, use the feminine plural form cachorras.
How do you pronounce it?
/katʃoros/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, the word cachorro can be used as an insult to describe someone who is cowardly or lacks courage.
- The word cachorro can be used metaphorically in Spanish to describe a 'youngster' or a person who is inexperienced in a certain field, similar to a 'greenhorn' in English.
- Depending on the region, cachorro may be used colloquially to refer to a young child, though this is more common in specific dialects than in standard Spanish.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué cachorros tan adorables!What lovely puppies they are!This sentence is useful for expressing admiration for the cuteness of cachorros.Tatoeba #661651 by Shishir, translation #36139 by AlanF_US
- Mi oponente odia los cachorros.My opponent hates puppies.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for cachorros.Tatoeba #5824457 by albrusgher, translation #5499267 by mailohilohi
- El gatito está entre los cachorros.The kitten is between the puppies.This sentence demonstrates the use of cachorros in a positional context.Tatoeba #5824530 by albrusgher, translation #680365 by Source_VOA
- Me encantan los cachorrosI love puppies
- Es necesario cuidar bien a las crías de perroIt is necessary to take good care of dog puppies
- Los cachorritos están jugando en el parqueThe puppies are playing in the park
- ¡Qué lindos son esos perritos!How cute are those puppies!
- Tengo dos cachorrosI have two puppies
- ¡Los cachorros son muy juguetones!The puppies are very playful!
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a local animal shelter.
- AlejandroMira esos cachorros.Look at those puppies.
- SofíaSon muy juguetones, Alejandro.They are very playful, Alejandro.
- AlejandroQuiero adoptar a dos cachorros.I want to adopt two puppies.
- SofíaSerá una gran responsabilidad para ti.It will be a big responsibility for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
