English–Spanish

“pet” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/masˈkota/

Example

Mi mascota come todos los días.

My pet eats every day.

Illustration for mascota (pet)

How to say “pet” in Spanish

“Pet” in Spanish is mascota.

Household companion animal that receives care and attention.

Full entry for mascota: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mascota

Adopté una mascota el fin de semana pasado.

I adopted a pet last weekend.

Tips for using mascota

  • When asking about pet ownership, Spanish speakers commonly use the plural '¿Tienes mascotas?' to talk about having pets in general.

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