pet in Italian
pet in Italian is animale da compagnia, animale domestico, animale d'affezione — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in Italian
animale da compagnia
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animale domestico
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animale d'affezione
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
beniamino
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
cocco
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
preferito
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
coccolo
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
favorito
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
prediletto
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
accarezzare
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
What does "pet" mean?
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noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
"They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
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adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
"Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
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verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
"The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."
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pet in a sentence
- They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
- Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
- Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
- The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.
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What is "pet" in Italian?
"pet" in Italian is animale da compagnia, animale domestico, animale d'affezione. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
How do you use "pet" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Italian, "pet" is animale da compagnia, animale domestico, animale d'affezione.
Are there other ways to say "pet" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "pet": animale da compagnia, animale domestico, animale d'affezione, beniamino, cocco, preferito.
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