pet

S2 W2

BrE /pɛt/ AmE /pɛt/

noun / verb en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] A2

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.

2 TOUCH [transitive] B1

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.

3 TARGET [singular] B2

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.

4 FOOD [singular] C1

(British English) a small piece of food given to a pet as a treat or reward

golosina para mascotas

Collocations pet biscuit

  • She gave the cat a pet.

    Le dio una golosina al gato.