How to Say "house animal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “house animal” is “mascota” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
domesticated
Examples
Mi perro es mi mascota favorita.
My dog is my favorite pet.
¿Tienes una mascota en casa? ¿Un gato o un pájaro?
Do you have a pet at home? A cat or a bird?
La veterinaria cuida bien de todas las mascotas del barrio.
The vet takes good care of all the neighborhood pets.
Gender Check
Even though the word can refer to a male or female animal (like a male dog or a female cat), the word 'mascota' itself is always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “El mascota es muy lindo.”
Correction: La mascota es muy linda. (Always use the feminine article 'la'.)
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