perro

See also pero, and però

Spanish

Etymology

Unknown; originally pejorative, it replaced the native word can. Perhaps from a call used for dogs (compare Galician apurrar (“set the dogs on”)). Another theory derives it from Iberian.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpe.ro/

Adjective

perro m (feminine perra, masculine plural perros, feminine plural perras)

1. doggy, doggish
2. awful
3. wicked, mean

Noun

perro m (plural perros, feminine singular perra, feminine plural perras)

1. dog

Synonyms

• cachorro, can, chucho

Related terms

Related terms

aperrear emperrarse perra f perrada perrear

perrera f perrero perrillo perrito m perruno a

See also

• cachorro m
• can m
• chucho m
• pichicho m
• quiltro m