Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cachorrinho
Noun
kah-shoh-REEN-yoh
Definition
A small dog, often used affectionately to refer to a puppy or a little dog.
Examples
- O cachorrinho está brincando no parque. (The puppy is playing in the park.)
- Ela adotou um cachorrinho da rua. (She adopted a little dog from the street.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘cachorrinho’ literally translates to ‘little dog’ or ‘puppy,’ commonly used to denote a young dog or a dog that is perceived to be small and cute.
Synonyms
- filhote
- cãozinho
- puppy