How do you say "hotdog" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "hotdog" is el perrito caliente. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

el perrito caliente is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Spanish pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "hotdog" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "hotdog" is el perrito caliente. It is a noun. The word is spelled el perrito caliente and pronounced as written, following Spanish pronunciation rules.

Is el perrito caliente masculine or feminine?

el perrito caliente does not follow the typical -o/-a pattern in Spanish, so its gender should be memorised. Check a dictionary for the definite article (el or la) to confirm.

How is el perrito caliente used in a sentence?

Use el perrito caliente as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Spanish, word order and agreement rules determine how el perrito caliente fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Spanish language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.