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    Cachorro (en. Puppy)

    /kaˈt͡ʃo.ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A puppy is a young dog, usually under a year old.
    The puppy plays in the garden.
    El cachorro juega en el jardín.
    It can also refer to young of certain mammals, such as wolves or foxes.
    Wolf puppies are adorable.
    Los cachorros de lobo son adorables.
    In some contexts, it can be used colloquially to refer to an immature child or young person.
    That puppy doesn't know how to behave in public.
    Ese cachorro no sabe comportarse en público.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cattorum', related to 'cātor', which means dog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    war puppy
    Young inexperienced soldier or warrior.
    cachorro de guerra
    to make a puppy
    A reference to doing something clumsily or without experience.
    hacer cachorro
    to be like a puppy
    To be very excited or restless.
    estar como un cachorro

    Related Words

    dog
    Domestic animal of the canine family.
    perro
    cat
    Domestic animal belonging to the feline family.
    gato
    pet
    An animal kept at home for companionship.
    mascota

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to an inexperienced young person in any activity.
    That child is a puppy in sports.
    Ese niño es un cachorro en el deporte.
    In some contexts, it is used to describe someone who is very affectionate or loving.
    He is a puppy; he is always hugging his friends.
    Es un cachorro, siempre está abrazando a sus amigos.