Spanish Conversation · Level 108
59 words
Spanish word
setter
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈteɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsetter
Example
Mi setter es muy amistoso.
My setter is very friendly.
More examples
El setter inglés es conocido por su buen olfato.
The English setter is known for its good sense of smell.
Core concept
Hunting dog that stands motionless to mark a located bird.
Common phrases
setter inglés
English setter
setter de caza
hunting setter
Similar words
perro: Four-legged domesticated mammal that lives with people and is often a pet.
perro de caza: Dog trained or bred to assist hunters by finding, chasing, or retrieving game.
perro de compañía: Dog that lives with people chiefly to provide companionship and affection.
Definition in Spanish
Término tomado del inglés para varias razas de perros de caza que, al localizar aves, se quedan inmóviles para señalar su posición.
Word origin
The Spanish word is borrowed from English 'setter', formed from set + -er to name hunting dogs that crouch or hold position when they locate birds.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses the masculine article with setter (el setter, los setters) regardless of the dog's sex.