Spanish word

labrador

Pronunciation

IPA/laβɾaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLabrador

Example

Mi labrador es muy cariñoso.

My Labrador is very affectionate.

Illustration for labrador (Labrador)

More examples

¿Has empezado el adiestramiento de tu labrador?

Have you started your Labrador training?

Core concept

Medium-large companion and working dog with a water-resistant coat.

Common phrases

  • adiestramiento de labrador

    Labrador training

  • vacunas para labrador

    vaccinations for labrador retrievers

  • labrador de compañía

    companion Labrador

Similar words

perro: Any dog kept by humans, from mixed to pure breeds, living in homes or working alongside people.
mascota: Animal cared for primarily as a pet to provide company, amusement, or comfort.
cachorro: Young dog recently born and still in the puppy stage.

Definition in Spanish

Raza de perro de tamaño medio-grande, de carácter afectuoso y trabajador, conocida como Labrador retriever; también, persona que labra la tierra.

Word origin

Spanish labrador comes from labrar "to till" + -dor "one who tills", and the retriever name reflects a later association with the Labrador region name (from Portuguese lavrador).

Usage tips

  • In English the breed name is usually capitalized as Labrador, whereas Spanish treats labrador as a common noun, so expect lowercase in Spanish and use "Labrador retriever" for precision.

Other meanings

  • farmernoun

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