pasear al perro
/paseaɾ al pero/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase to walk the dog is pasear al perro.
This phrase is used to describe the action of taking a dog outside for exercise and a walk.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pasear al perro literally translates to 'to stroll the dog'.
Which one should you use?
While pasear al perro is the standard way to express this, you may also see sacar a pasear al perro, which is a very common alternative that emphasizes the act of taking the dog out. Additionally, pasear al chucho is an informal way to express the same idea.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase pasear al perro, the al is a contraction of a (to) and el (the). This is used because the dog is treated as a sentient object of the action.
Did you know?
- The word perro may be an ancient imitation of a call used to set dogs on prey and could be a linguistic relative of zorro meaning 'fox'.
- The use of the preposition a in pasear al perro is a grammatical feature called the 'personal a' which is reserved for humans, pets and personified animals.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using chucho instead of perro can be an affectionate way to refer to a mixed-breed dog rather than just an informal synonym.
Examples in context
- Me voy a pasear al perro.I'm going to walk the dog.This sentence is useful for expressing your intention to walk the dog using pasear al perro.Tatoeba #8612541 by arh, translation #9226189 by CK
- Hoy tengo que pasear al perro temprano por la mañana.Today I have to walk the dog early in the morning.
- Voy a salir a pasear al chucho por el parque. ¿Quieres acompañarme?I'm going to take the dog for a walk in the park. Do you want to join me?
- Ya es hora de sacar al perro a pasear, ¿verdad?It's time to take the dog for a walk, right?
- Tengo que pasear al perro ahora.I have to walk the dog now.
- ¿Quieres pasear al perro conmigo?Do you want to walk the dog with me?
Example conversation
In the living room on a sunny afternoon.
- MateoSofía, ¿puedes pasear al perro?Sofía, can you walk the dog?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, Mateo, I will do it right now.
- MateoGracias, él necesita mucho ejercicio.Thanks, he needs a lot of exercise.
- SofíaNo hay problema, nos vemos luego.No problem, see you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pasear, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
