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“puppy” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈrito/

Example

El perrito duerme en su cama.

The puppy sleeps in its bed.

Illustration for perrito (puppy)

How to say “puppy” in Spanish

“Puppy” in Spanish is perrito.

Small, affectionate dog.

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

Example sentences with perrito

Mi perrito siempre se emociona cuando salimos a pasear.

My puppy always gets excited when we go for a walk.

Tips for using perrito

  • Often used as an affectionate name for one's own pet, perrito can sound patronizing if applied to another person's dog.

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