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mascotas

mahs-KOH-tahs/masˈkotas/

“mascotas” means “pets” in Spanish (animals kept at home for companionship).

pets

Also: mascots
NounfA1
A friendly golden retriever dog and a small ginger cat sitting together on a soft blue rug in a cozy home.

📝 In Action

Tengo dos mascotas: un perro y un gato.

A1

I have two pets: a dog and a cat.

Las mascotas de los equipos de fútbol son muy divertidas.

B1

The soccer team mascots are very funny.

No se permiten mascotas en este apartamento.

A2

Pets are not allowed in this apartment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • animales de compañía (companion animals)

Antonyms

  • fieras (wild beasts)

Common Collocations

  • tener mascotas – to have pets
  • tienda de mascotas – pet store
  • cuidar mascotas – to look after pets

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mascotas" in Spanish:

mascots→pets→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mascotas

Question 1 of 1

If you have a male dog and a male cat, how do you refer to them together?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mascota(pet (singular)) — Noun
mascotón(big pet or large mascot) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the French word 'mascotte,' which means a lucky charm or something that brings good fortune.

First recorded: Late 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mascotsFrench: mascottes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'mascotas' refer to a brand logo?

Yes! Just like in English, 'mascotas' can refer to characters like the Michelin Man or team mascots.