Perucho (en. Perucho)

/peˈɾu.tʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Colloquial name or nickname used to refer to someone.
They call Juan perucho in the neighborhood.
Le dicen perucho a Juan en el barrio.
Term used to describe someone as mischievous or playful.
That kid is a perucho; he is always playing tricks.
Ese niño es un perucho, siempre está haciendo travesuras.
Affectionate nickname, often used among friends.
My friends have called me perucho since childhood.
Mis amigos me llaman perucho desde la infancia.

Etymology

Derivation of the term 'dog', used in informal contexts to refer to someone in a friendly way.

Common Phrases and Expressions

neighborhood perucho
Nickname used among friends in the neighborhood.
perucho de barrio
to be a perucho
To act mischievously or playfully.
ser un perucho
perucho in the park
Referring to someone who plays carefreely in a park.
perucho en el parque

Related Words

dog
Domestic animal known for being man's best friend.
perro
neighborhood
Area or part of a city.
barrio

Slang Meanings

Friendly way to refer to someone who is mischievous.
That perucho is always doing silly things.
Ese perucho siempre está haciendo tonterías.
Nickname used in some countries to refer to a close friend.
I call my best friend perucho.
A mi mejor amigo le digo perucho.