perro de agua
/ˌpero de ˈaɡwa/masculine
The English phrase "water dog" is translated into Spanish as perro de agua.
perro de agua is the translation for "water dog". Note that the specific breed known as the Spanish Water Dog is called Perro de Agua Español.
Meaning: water dog (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpero de ˈaɡwa/
Did you know?
- The word perro was originally a pejorative term for a 'cur' and was once considered a low word compared to the Latin term for dog.
- In Spain, the Perro de Agua Español was historically bred not just for swimming, but as a versatile farm hand for herding livestock.
- The Spanish Water Dog is famous for its curly, wool-like coat that is traditionally clipped into a specific style to prevent algae and debris from sticking.
Examples in context
- Mi perro adora el aguaMy dog adores water
- El perro de agua es muy inteligente.The water dog is very intelligent.
- Necesito un perro de agua para la granja.I need a water dog for the farm.
- Ese perro de agua nada muy bien.That water dog swims very well.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are visiting a pet shop.
- Sofía¿Buscas un perro de agua, Alejandro?Are you looking for a water dog, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, quiero un perro de agua pequeño.Yes, I want a small water dog.
- SofíaEse perro de agua es perfecto para ti.That water dog is perfect for you.
- AlejandroMe encanta, es muy bonito.I love him, he is very cute.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water dog” translations and entries perro de agua, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agua, de, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
