Translation
dog
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Word origin
Of uncertain and probably pre-Roman origin; it gradually replaced the inherited Latin canis. It may come from an expressive call used to herd dogs.
- Origin
- uncertain
- Root
- perro
Grammar
Examples
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My dog is called Luna.
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We have to take the dog for a walk.
ladra .
That dog barks all night.
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The neighbour's dog runs around the garden every morning.
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As a child I wanted a big, white dog.
ladra .
The neighbour's dog barks a lot at night.
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As a child I dreamed of having a very big dog.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 2: perro, próximo, pie and 7 more words.