pasear a mi perro
/paseaɾ a mi pero/from spelling rules
The phrase "walk my dog" in Spanish is translated as pasear a mi perro.
The phrase is used to describe the act of taking a dog outdoors for exercise.
Which one should you use?
The phrase sacar a pasear a mi perro is a very common alternative. It is used to mean "to take my dog for a walk" and literally translates to "to take out to walk my dog".
How does it change in a sentence?
This phrase uses the "personal a" before the direct object because the object is a pet or animal that is treated as a sentient being.
Did you know?
- The word perro was originally a negative term similar to 'cur'. Over time it became the standard word for dog and replaced the more formal Latin-derived word can.
- While perro is the general term for dog, some Spanish speakers use can in formal or legal contexts, reflecting its Latin roots.
- In Spanish, the verb pasear can be used without a dog to mean 'to stroll' or 'to take a walk' for one's own pleasure.
Examples in context
- ¿Me ayudas a pasear a mi perro esta tarde?Can you help me walk my dog this evening?
- Necesito salir a comprar, ¿puedes sacar a mi perro de paseo por un rato?I need to go shopping, can you take my dog for a walk for a while?
- Voy a pasear a mi perro.I am going to walk my dog.
- Voy a pasear a mi perro ahora.I am going to walk my dog now.
- Necesito pasear a mi perro por el parque.I need to walk my dog in the park.
- Es hora de pasear a mi perro.It is time to walk my dog.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking in their living room.
- Elena¿Quieres salir conmigo, Mateo?Do you want to go out with me, Mateo?
- MateoSí, ¿vamos a pasear a mi perro?Yes, are we going to walk my dog?
- ElenaClaro, él tiene mucha energía hoy.Of course, he has a lot of energy today.
- MateoEntonces, vamos al parque de inmediato.Then, let's go to the park immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, mi, pasear, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
