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How do you say "dog" in Spanish?
el perro
In Spanish, "dog" is el perro.
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Pronunciation
Say peh-RROH, with stress on the second syllable and a clear eh sound at the start, rolling the r.
Grammar notes
El perro is masculine. The plural is los perros. A female dog is una perra.
Example sentence
El perro es el mejor amigo del hombre.
The dog is man's best friend.
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How to remember el perro
Perro sounds like pero meaning but. Picture a dog listening attentively but wondering what you want.
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Questions about el perro
How do you say "dog" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "dog" is el perro. It is a noun.
Is el perro masculine or feminine?
El perro is masculine. The plural is los perros. A female dog is una 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 es el mejor amigo del hombre. (The dog is man's best friend.).
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