pet in Spanish
pet in Spanish is favorido, personal, mascota — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in Spanish
favorido
(figurative) Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
personal
(figurative) Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
mascota
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal de compañía
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal doméstico
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal acompañador
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal acompañante
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
animal de compaña
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
acariciar
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
popar
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
acariciar
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
achuchar
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "pet" in Spanish?
"pet" in Spanish is favorido, personal, mascota. 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 Spanish, "pet" is favorido, personal, mascota.
Are there other ways to say "pet" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 11 translations listed for "pet": favorido, personal, mascota, animal de compañía, animal doméstico, animal acompañador.
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