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animal de estimação — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

Senses

animal de estimação is used for these senses in English:

  • pet An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.

pet — full definition

  1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
  2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
  3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
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