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How do you say "dog" in Mexican Spanish?
el perro
In Mexican Spanish, "dog" is el perro.
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Pronunciation
PAIR-roh. Two syllables, stress on the first.
Grammar notes
El perro is masculine. When referring to a female dog, use la perra.
Example sentence
El perro juega en el parque.
The dog plays in the park.
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How to remember el perro
Perro sounds like 'perro perro' (dog dog), easy to remember through repetition.
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- wood la madera
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Questions about el perro
How do you say "dog" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "dog" is el perro. It is a noun.
Is el perro masculine or feminine?
El perro is masculine. When referring to a female dog, use la perra.
How is el perro used in a sentence?
Use el perro as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El perro juega en el parque. (The dog plays in the park.).
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