mascota /maskˈota/ · noun · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "pet".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Artículos Básicos

Source term
pet
Translation
mascota
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "mascota". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form mascota
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural mascotas
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la mascota
Examples
Esto es la mascota.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Artículos Básicos.

Example Sentences

Mi mascota es un perro.

English: My pet is a dog.

A1 · Basic Items

Mi mascota es un gato blanco y pequeño.

English: My pet is a small white cat.

A1 · animals

¿Tienes una mascota en casa?

English: Do you have a pet at home?

A1 · animals

Le encanta su conejo.

English: She loves her pet rabbit.

A1 · animals

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