pet
BrE /pɛt/ AmE /pɛt/
noun / verb en → es
a small animal that people keep in their homes as a companion and friend, such as a dog or cat
mascota
Collocations pet owner · pet food
-
She's got a pet dog.
Tiene un perro de mascota.
to touch or stroke an animal gently, especially your own pet
acariciar a una mascota
Collocations pet the cat
-
He was petting his dog.
Estaba acariciando a su perro.
the aim or purpose of an action, plan, etc.
objetivo, meta
Collocations pet project
-
Her pet project is the new community center.
Su proyecto favorito es el nuevo centro comunitario.
(British English) a small piece of food given to a pet as a treat or reward
golosina para mascotas
Collocations pet biscuit
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She gave the cat a pet.
Le dio una golosina al gato.