Perros (en. Dogs)
/ˈpe.ros/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Companion animals that are considered man's best friends.
Dogs are known for their loyalty and friendship.
Los perros son conocidos por su fidelidad y amistad.
Any member of the species Canis lupus familiaris.
I have two dogs at home, a Labrador and a Beagle.
Tengo dos perros en casa, un labrador y un beagle.
Can refer to a group of dogs.
In the park, there were many dogs playing together.
En el parque, había muchos perros jugando juntos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'canis', which means dog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
A barking dog doesn’t bite.
A warning or alert that may not be as dangerous as it seems.
perro que ladra no muerde
Old dog.
A person who has experience in something.
perro viejo
To sleep like a dog.
To sleep very deeply.
dormir como un perro
Related Words
canine
Related to dogs.
canino
puppy
A young dog.
cachorro
kennel
A place where dogs are cared for or bred.
perrera
Slang Meanings
Dog
That guy is a dog, he’s always acting rude.
Ese tipo es un perro, siempre está actuando de manera grosera.
Bitch
That situation is a bitch, very complicated.
Esa situación es una perra, muy complicada.