Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
perrito
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈrito/
Meaning
- masculine nounpuppy
Example
El perrito duerme en su cama.
The puppy sleeps in its bed.
More examples
Mi perrito siempre se emociona cuando salimos a pasear.
My puppy always gets excited when we go for a walk.
Core concept
Small, affectionate dog.
Common phrases
tener un perrito
have a puppy
pasear al perrito
take the puppy for a walk
alimentar al perrito
feed the puppy
Similar words
perro: Mature dog of any breed, used in plain, neutral conversation.
cachorro: Newborn or very young puppy still dependent and exploring the world.
mascota: Household animal cared for primarily for company and pleasure.
Definition in Spanish
Forma diminutiva de "perro" que se usa para expresar cariño hacia un perro y también para referirse a un perro pequeño o de poca edad.
Word origin
From perro "dog" plus the diminutive suffix -ito, which indicates small size and often adds a tone of fondness.
Usage tips
- Often used as an affectionate name for one's own pet, perrito can sound patronizing if applied to another person's dog.
Opposites
- perro adultoadult dognoun
Related words
- perrunocanineadjective
- perreradog poundnoun