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
de estimação is used for these senses in English:
- pet (literally) Kept or treated as a pet.
pet — full definition
- noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
- adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
- verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.