tu perro
/tu pero/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "your dog" is translated as tu perro.
The phrase refers to a dog that belongs to the person being addressed.
Which one should you use?
Tu perro is used when addressing one person informally. If you are speaking to someone in a formal manner, you should use su perro instead. In regions like Spain, if you are addressing a group of people informally, you should use vuestro perro.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, vuestro perro is the informal plural form used when addressing a group of people.
When do people say it?
You can use the diminutive form tu perrito to say "your little dog", which is often used to show affection or when speaking to younger individuals.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word perro can be used as a slang adjective to describe someone who is very skilled or 'beast mode' in a specific activity, such as sports.
- The word perro may have originated from an ancient, guttural call used to command or drive dogs, much like how we use certain sounds to whistle for pets today.
- In some dialects, calling someone a perro or perra is a common slang term for someone who is flirtatious or unfaithful in a relationship.
Examples in context
- Éste es tu perro.This is your dog.This sentence is useful for identifying the dog.Tatoeba #463433 by Shishir, translation #461910 by regisb
- Quita a tu perro.Take your dog away.This sentence is a command to move the dog away.Tatoeba #4484300 by cueyayotl, translation #1635444 by Amastan
- Me gusta tu perro.I like your dog.This sentence expresses a preference for the dog.Tatoeba #1807496 by marcelostockle, translation #1887537 by CK
- ¿Cómo está su perro hoy?How is your dog today?
- ¿Puedo acariciar al perro de usted?May I pet your dog?
- ¿Dónde está tu perro?Where is your dog?
- ¿Qué tal está vuestro perro?How's your dog?
- ¿Cuándo vamos a pasear al perro tuyo?When are we going to walk your dog?
- ¡Hola! ¿Cómo está tu perrito?Hello! How's your little dog?
- 71 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are walking in a park.
- Lucía¿Cómo se llama tu perro?What is your dog's name?
- JavierSe llama Max.His name is Max.
- LucíaTu perro es muy inteligente.Your dog is very intelligent.
- JavierGracias, Lucía.Thanks, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries perro, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
